Avoid paying bailiffs to explain their fees. The Schedule to the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 prescribes the fees that bailiffs and enforcement agents can recover from debtors.

If the bailiff did not give you a Notice of Enforcement, you are not obligated to pay these fees, and you may be entitled to reclaim them.

According to Regulation 3 of the 2013 Regulations, bailiffs can only charge the statutory fees if they follow the Schedule 12 enforcement provisions, which under provision 7.1 requires the bailiff to give the debtor a NOE.

If you believe the fees are excessive, Regulation 16 of the 2013 regulations allows you to apply to the court for a detailed assessment of the bailiff's fees.

Additionally, using a Rule 6 Notice can compel the bailiff to provide a full statement of account, offering transparency and accountability in their actions.

Template: Rule 6 Notice: make the bailiff produce a statement of account outlining his fees and charges.