Baillifs

[inneed2011]

I had a council tax bill, was sent to the bailiff’s.
Paid it off or so I thought.
The bailiff staff did not put down the correct address, so I was asked to get an authorisation code, because they had taken payment but it has not cleared.
I called the bank got the code.
Called the bailiffs and to my knowledge the payment was taken due to the fact I gave the code.
Unfortunately for me, I did not take the person’s name, and they never did it.
6 months later the bailiffs arrive this time the bill has nearly doubled.
I asked why, they state that payment is late and it is there fees
To the best of my knowledge the fees should be as stated below
Please note that under The Statutory Fees they can charge, are as follows:
First visit fee: £24.50
This is for a first attendance to levy, but where a levy does not takes place. (For example; where you are not in)
Second visit fee: £18.00

Now, I have requested a statement, the bailiffs office claims they cannot send me a statement because the bill is with the bailiff and I need to pay him in order to stop the visits to the property.
Please advice.

[labman]

Re: Baillifs

Try sending them this. They have to by law give you a breakdown of fees owed, so if there is any way you can record either them, or the bailiff refusing to do this, then you can in the case of the company, report them to their association:


Bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum


or in the case of an individual bailiff complain via a Form 4 complaint.



They should, however, respond to the following:



To:
Acme Bailiff Co
Bailiff House

Ref: Account No: 123456

Dear Sir

With reference to the above account, Can you please provide me with a breakdown of the charges.

This includes:
a - the time & date of any Bailiff action that incurred a Fee.
b - the reason for the fee.
c - the name(s) of the Bailiff(s) that attended on each occasion a Fee was charged.
d - the name(s) of the Court(s) the Bailiff(s) was/were Certificated at.
e - the date of the Certification.

This is not a Subject Access Request under the Data Protection Act S7 1998 so does not incur a fee of £10. You are obliged to provide this information.

I require this information within 14 days.

[ploddertom]

Re: Baillifs

You should also contact the Council and ask the following:
1 - how many Liability Orders they have against you
2 - the dates they were obtained
3 - the addresses each one concerns
4 - the exact dates they are claiming for
5 - how much each one is for
6 - how much is still outstanding
7 - the dates they were passed for enforcement
Regardless of anything the Council may say they are 100% responsible for the actions of their contractors.

As for the Bailiff - do as Labman says above and under no circumstances allow him entry to your home. Unless absolutely necessary do not phone him unless you can record the call - they do tend to have memory problems when recalling conversations.

[titch2k6]

Re: Baillifs

Just out of interest, has a Walking Possession been signed by yourself?