It is a little known fact that when bailiffs refer to tools of the trade it only refers to one set. Therefore if for example if the debtor runs a large hairdressers employing several hairdressers the bailiff only need leave one pair of scissors, one hairdryer, one set of combs etc.
This was an amendment to the 1981 Supreme Court Act in 1996. It states:-
“Section 138(3a)(a)(i) such tools, books, vehicles and other items of equipment as are necessary to that person for use personally by him in his employment, business or vocation”
If a bailiffs’ visit is looming then it is imperative that advice is sought. There are things that can be done to protect a debtor’s assets prior to a bailiffs’ visit.
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