A bailiff cannot take items that do not belong to you but you must show some sort of proof for example if you have a car that isnt yours you can show them the log book or insurance certificate. as for goods im not to sure what sort of proof you can show them but generally just dont let them in. a bailiff cannot force their way past you or intimidate you in any way so dont be afraid of them give as good as you get educate yourself on your rights. if a bailiff seizes goods that arent yours tell them immeadiately they are not yours and ask what sort of proof they require.

If you let a Bailiff into your house(invite him/her in) then a Bailiff can levy on most items apart from your basic needs ie, table,chairs for the table,cooker,and other items considered as domestic etc, but the onus is on you to prove that items belong to others.

A Bailiff will usually place a Walking Possession Order on the Goods where you agree to look after the goods on behalf of the Bailiff for a set period of time until you come up with the payment or agree to payment terms.

Best advice is not to invite the Bailiff into your property, if he/she forces their way in then it is considered Wrongfull Distress and the Bailiff will have to pay you double damages.

The rules as to what a bailiff can a take are complicated. A general rule of thumb is a Bailiff can only take things that belong to the person that owes the money. If you own things jointly with a friend or family member, they can still take them but must pay half of what is raised from their sale to the person who owns their share.