What if a Bailiff can't gain entry
If it’s a County Court Judgement (CCJ)
The warrant is returned to the Court and now your creditor has to decide whether or not it is worth carrying on with the action. It’s a costly process. They may decide it is not cost effective. This would be a good time to talk to them, to come to an arrangement, negotiate a reduction in the original debt. Then the CCJ can be marked satisfied. There are people who can help you with this. A good first step would be to speak to the Citizens Advice Bureau.
If it's a Council Tax Debt
The warrant is returned to the Council. They will continue to pursue the debt by either:
- Attachment of Earnings;
- A Payment arrangement; or
- Committal proceedings. This will involve a Means Tested enquiry to see how much you can pay and/or whether you should be imprisoned.
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