Monday, 13 July 2009

Whatever repossessed you?

posted by debts.org at 04:30

Bungling bailiffs repossess wrong house

When bailiffs stormed in to repossess Leanne Faulkner´s home, they had only one thing in mind.It was only after they disconnected the water, gas and electricity, and even sealed up the toilet they realised they had repossessed the wrong house. The bailiffs had packed Leanne´s belongings, emptied the freezer and even taped up her letter box.

Lynne Faulkner, 30, from Wythenshawe, Manchester, said ´ I couldn´t believe it. A big sign had been posted on my door saying my home had been repossessed and I had 7 days to get out with all my possessions. My taps and letter box had been taped up and they had changed the locks on the windows, and left them open. The place looked like it had been ransacked.´
After forking out £300 to have the power and water turned back on, Leanne explained: ´I wanted them changed as I was worried they would come back.´

Mortgage company, GE Money, blamed an ´administrative error´ and offered compensation which Lynne says is not enough.

A spokesman said: ´Bailiffs were regretfully instructed to take possession of an incorrect property, resulting in significant inconvenience to Miss Faulkner. This situation is clearly unacceptable and we have apologised.´

If you are struggling to pay your mortgage and are under threat of house repossession, contact debs.org who may be able to help you with a debt management plan (DMP) or an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) to stave off repossession.

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