What powers do bailiffs have?
The Council employs bailiffs to collect Council Tax on its behalf. Bailiffs will firstly try to seek payment from you. If this is unsuccessful they can distrain on your goods. This means they can take away your possessions and sell them to meet the value of the debt owed plus their costs. Bailiff costs are expensive and you will be responsible for paying these fees each time the bailiff needs to visit your home. These costs can amount to an additional £200 on top of your outstanding Council Tax.
