Bailiffs - High Court Enforcement
Fees charged in excess of Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regs 2014; Taking exempt goods (tools of trade; medical equipment)
Max award: £445,000 (from 1 Apr 2025)
No specific time limit; court application for excess fee repayment
Uphold rate: 34% (FOS 2024/25)
Key Legislation
Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007; Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regs 2014; Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007; Taking Control of Goods Regs 2013 — TCGE Act 2007 Sch 12; SI 2014/1 (£75 compliance; £235 enforcement stage 1; £110 stage 2); TCGE Act 2007 Sch 12 para 9 (exemptions); SI 2013/1894; tools of trade up to £1350 exempt
Companies in This Sector
HCEOA membersShergroupJacobsRundles
Annual complaint volume: 305,726 (FOS 2024/25 total)
Note: Compensation range: Repayment of excess fees + court costs