Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’
Summary
Andy Burnham announced new rules to stop unfair and aggressive actions by bailiffs who collect debts in England and Wales. The government will also introduce a scheme to help people find trustworthy builders and protect consumers from scams.Key Facts
- The government is tightening rules for bailiffs to protect people in debt in England and Wales.
- Private bailiffs will need to be approved by the Enforcement Conduct Board or work for companies that are approved.
- The new bailiff rules aim to stop aggressive behaviour, overcharging, and unfair treatment.
- The changes are expected to take full effect next year.
- A scheme called the “Approved Code” will help people find reliable builders and traders starting by the end of September.
- A new app called Trusted Payments will help customers safely manage payments during building projects.
- More than 7 million bailiff cases happen each year, mainly for unpaid fines and council taxes.
- Some bailiff companies have not agreed to be regulated yet, despite ongoing government efforts.
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