The tasks of the Beiliff

  • 1976

    Royal Decree of 30/11/1976 concerning the indexed tariff applied to Bailiffs

  • 2012

    Bailiffs are subject to VAT (21%)

  • Today

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Rate

All bailiffs are subject to the application of the

rate (indexed) as stated in the Royal Decree of 30/11/1976.

Since January 1, 2012, the Bailiffs are subject to VAT (21%). The amounts mentioned in the Royal Decree of 1976 are exclusive of VAT.
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Amicable phase

The bailiff can intervene in the so-called amicable phase, before any legal proceedings, by

sending a formal notice to your indelicate debtor,

while acting as a mediator between parties.
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Judicial phase

Either the amicable phase has been unsuccessful, or the creditor has already taken steps to obtain satisfaction, and there remains no other option than to enter the judicial phase.

In a non-exhaustive way, you can address directly to the Bailiff for the accomplishment of the following duties:

Service of a judgment in civil matters

(divorce, paternity dispute, other...) and commercial

Enforcement of judgments in the context of rental disputes

(expulsion,...)

Service of an opposition in criminal matters

(police and correctional)

The service of a termination of legal cohabitation


The Bailiff also carries out

statements of facts

(purely material and objective findings).
Prior to any assignment, and unless otherwise agreed, you will be asked to pay a retainer, the balance of which, after completion of the assignments, will be refunded.

For any useful information, contact the office
 
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