aggresive enforcement officer

[shirlsb64]

I need help i had a letter posted through my door saying i had 24 hrs to pay a debt otherwise they was coming round to take my goods, i immedietly rang the agent to whom was not very nice and insisted i have had prior warning to which i said this is the first letter i have recieved he called me a liar and i said if i knew, i would of offered affordable monthly payment he said no to me. I am absolutly terrified he is going to break in my house i know i owe the money and am offering to pay im a single parent and am frightened for my children too he said i was going to go to prison. He was so nasty and rude i dont know where to get help

[Kati]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

Which bailiff firm?
What is the debt for? Council Tax? A loan? etc...
Do you have a CCJ they are enforcing??

[nemesis45]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

I need help i had a letter posted through my door saying i had 24 hrs to pay a debt otherwise they was coming round to take my goods, i immedietly rang the agent to whom was not very nice and insisted i have had prior warning to which i said this is the first letter i have recieved he called me a liar and i said if i knew, i would of offered affordable monthly payment he said no to me. I am absolutly terrified he is going to break in my house i know i owe the money and am offering to pay im a single parent and am frightened for my children too he said i was going to go to prison. He was so nasty and rude i dont know where to get help

Exactly who is this man threatening imprisonment?
As [MENTION=49370]Kati[/MENTION] has asked what is the debt and what company does he work for?

nem

[shirlsb64]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

Its council tax and its with jacobs

[Kati]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

Its council tax and its with jacobs

OK ... first things first. For a CT debt, the bailiff cannot force entry into the house. He/she can only enter through an unlocked door or with your permission. I suggest you put in a formal complaint with both the council and Jacobs (in writing) about this persons attitude/threats. Keep off the phone (a papertrail is ALWAYS good) and stress to the council that you are a single parent and willing to come to an affordable repayment plan.

You could also request that the council re-calls the debt from Jacobs (tell them you are scared and vulnerable). They have the power to do this and might well agree

If the bailiff turns up, you can ignore him ... or talk to him through a window. You can also record any 'visit' (either voice or camera).

K xx

[shirlsb64]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

Ok thank you i feel like i cant go home as they coming at 5 pm today and to scared to be in my house

[Kati]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

Ok thank you i feel like i cant go home as they coming at 5 pm today and to scared to be in my house

have you got anywhere you can go until they leave?
Contact the council (maybe an email to the CEO :noidea over the weekend if you can or first thing Monday morning xx

[shirlsb64]

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Im at my friends at the moment but not sure if they will come back later

[Kati]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

If they come back later (when you're home) you can legally ignore them. Keep your doors locked and they cannot get in either

Have a read of this attachment ... sections 4.5, 4.8-4.10 and 5.6 could give you some leeway with your complaints xx

[shirlsb64]

Re: aggresive enforcement officer

Thank you for your help x