Councils must be hands-on over bailiff fees, says LGO

Brandon Lewis

Brandon Lewis

Local authorities need to play a more proactive role to ensure that their bailiff partners do not charge inappropriate or unreasonable fees, advises the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO). A new report from the LGO highlights cases that resulted in injustice to the debtors involved. 

One of the major areas of contention involves costs and fees not fixed by legislation but described as “reasonable”. Councils should oversee and approve what these “reasonable” fees...

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