Bit of a legal matter question

[mikecotterill]

I doubt there's been any criminal offence committed by anyone: property law is a horrendous minefield.

Re access to your kit however... I believe it is still the case that even when bailiffs are seizing property under a warrant they don't have the right to a man's 'goods and chattels', i.e. the clothes he wears and the tools of his trade. So you may have a case for demanding access to your equipment - to move it out.

Speak to a solicitor who deals in civil law. It may cost you but unless your knowledge of the law is at the same standard assume nothing.

 

Cheers guys. They've said I can get access on Monday between 9-5.30, and presumably the rest of the week the same times. No good to me as I'll be working those times.! Ill be billing them for the locks if I don't get them back and a days loss of earnings. Also what if anythings missing? It's unlikely but what if? Cheers again.

[gensetsteve]

i would meet them there. If you cut the locks off and there is nothing in the lock up they will say you moved it all.

[easy-lift guy]

If you have a copy of a lease or rental agreement with you make sure it is with you when you meet. You may also have a legal right to recovering your rent if the check has cleared your landlords bank. Have at it, I hope you get your kit back.

easy-lift guy

[kernowstu]

i will come and cut the locks for you,than you can get YOUR kit

[tree monkey]

tell the police theres drugs in it wen they rip doors off get your kit you aint damaged there locks then:thumbup1:

[mikecotterill]

Thanks guys, it's not really a problem getting the kit back as such. If I was really needing it I'd of tied the landy to the door and pulled it off! I'm more annoyed about my locks and having no notice. I'm having a look at another garage tomos so fingers crossed on that or I'm screwed!

[Yorkshireman]

law and property act sect 21 allows landlords to seize leased premises back following 8 weeks notice

so thats that

 

as to your equipment , go & get it

 

as to anything else I really wouldn't try to hard ,, yes you can chance your arm & ask for recompense, for any loss ...

 

though, I seriously doubt you'll get any loss of wage as legal notice has been given & effected ,,

 

these people will have a massive legal team & can drowned you in paper work ,which will cost you 000's to respond

 

personally I suggest you get your kit & then get on with enjoying life ............

 

rgds iain

[felixthelogchopper]

law and property act sect 21 allows landlords to seize leased premises back following 8 weeks notice

so thats that

 

as to your equipment , go & get it

 

as to anything else I really wouldn't try to hard ,, yes you can chance your arm & ask for recompense, for any loss ...

 

though, I seriously doubt you'll get any loss of wage as legal notice has been given & effected ,,

 

these people will have a massive legal team & can drowned you in paper work ,which will cost you 000's to respond

 

personally I suggest you get your kit & then get on with enjoying life ............

 

rgds iain

 

As above, but take your own witness with you when you get your kit. If all the previous contact with you was by letter, if you try to claim for any loss it may be worth high-lighting that the repossession was effected without any confirmation by the same method. It's a small point but it is in your favour as you could argue that you were expecting to be kept informed that way and therefore your losses were greater than would otherwise be expected. I wouldn't waste much time or effort on it though as it would be a very uneven fight on shakey grounds IMO.