Council does not have written contract or service level agreement with bailiff

[BAILIFFCHASER]

I am currently helping somone with their problems they experienced with a bailiff compnay (well known) It appears in the defence filed on behalf of a london la that there has never been a written contract neither a service level agreement in force. It is being said that there is a verbal agreement in force. however5 if you are being persued for a debt then does there not have to be a deed of assignment ?

[Paula8]

Re: Council does not have written contract or service level agreement with bailiff

Hi there
i am new to this forum. At the moment i have a some issues with some ballifs . In 2006 i recieved a parking ticket from the lambeth council which was paid on time. Two years later (2008 oct) i recieved a letter from some baliff stating that i owe the council parking charges . I have not recieved any parking tickets charges or notices since 2006. My bank statement shows payment was recieved. What do i do

[natweststaffmember]

Re: Council does not have written contract or service level agreement with bailiff

Paula8, a warm welcome to Legal Beagles. I suppose the first thing to say is that is the bailiff sniffing around about the 2006 ticket? Have you got proof that the ticket was paid if it was the same bill, ie copy of the cheque?

[Amy]

Re: Council does not have written contract or service level agreement with bailiff

I'd ignore them for the time being.

They are sniffing around hoping their scare tactics will work and that you'll pay them. You've already paid, you don't need to do so again.

[righty]

Re: Council does not have written contract or service level agreement with bailiff

I am currently helping somone with their problems they experienced with a bailiff compnay (well known) It appears in the defence filed on behalf of a london la that there has never been a written contract neither a service level agreement in force. It is being said that there is a verbal agreement in force. however5 if you are being persued for a debt then does there not have to be a deed of assignment ?

I think the court will be amazed that no written contract exists,especially one that involves public money & which sets minimum standards of conduct & practice.

Something stinks which warrants further investigation but in the meantime I suggest you demand evidence of this 'verbal' agreement & the names of those who are party to it