A writ is a formal, legal document that orders a person or entity to perform or to cease performing a specific action or deed. In Common Law, a writ is issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction, such as a court.
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Repossessions – The series was first broadcast on 24 February 2014, featuring High Court enforcement officers (HCEOs) of High Court Solutions implementing court orders. Five series of the programme have been broadcast to date. There are five different series, with the fourth and fifth series being made up of multiple parts.
14th July 2019
Paul and Steve attend an eviction with a twist when they discover that the landlord trying to reclaim the property is the debtor’s mother. On their travels, they also attend the eviction of a multi-occupancy house where they find a group of tenants who have issues with their immigration status; are forced to evict a man with a history of mental illness, and call on the help of a local minister to persuade the tenant to leave; and attend the eviction of the last remaining tenant in an apartment block which is currently under renovation by the landlord.
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! was a factual/reality documentary series on Channel 5.
Channel 5 England
It follows the work of High Court enforcement officers (previously known as sheriff’s officers) as they execute High Court writs across England and Wales, on those who have failed to make repayments on debt or refuse to vacate a property.
17th February 2019
19th October 2020
In Barcelona, Spain, housing prices have been rising for years and the Corona crisis has only made things worse. Many residents can no longer pay their rent or make payments on their mortgages.
Then it’s up to Paco, the bailiff, to evict them. When Paco rings or knocks, the clock starts ticking. Then people have 20 minutes to pack their things and leave. Some have been unable to pay their rent for years; others bought their homes but could no longer keep up with their mortgage payments.
A few are squatters because, even though there’s an acute housing shortage in Barcelona, many apartments are vacant. That’s because banks often purchase them as speculative investments – and wait to sell them when prices rise.
At the same time, the Spanish government has long neglected to create more social housing. So where are people supposed to go – especially now, during the pandemic? Paco, a repossession agent, often performs more than 10 evictions a day. He understands the problems faced by those who find themselves out on the street. Being a repo man is not an easy job.
A report by Norman Striegel.
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