Unlawful acts before attachment
When a client has received notice of an exceptional attachment order, it is unlawful for them or a third party (who is aware that the order has been made) to:
1s50 DAA(S)A 2002 •move any non-essential goods from the dwellinghouse, to sell, gift or give up ownership of any non-essential goods without the sheriff’s permission;
•wilfully destroy or damage any non-essential items that would normally be attached in pursuance of the order.
If non-essential goods are stolen before the exceptional attachment takes place but after the notice has been received, the client must inform sheriff officers straight away and provide details of any insurance claims that may be made.
2s50(3) DAA(S)A 2002