Magistrates fine bailiffs threaten locksmith

[Tino99]

I’ve had a marston bailiff come to my house saying if I don’t pay the magistrates court fine in full which is £900 Within 2days or they will get a locksmith and force entry into my house, I have begged the agent for a payment plan but he said it’s not possible.
I haven’t got anything of great value in the home, if they enter and not take anything, what will happen next? I’ve been told I can be arrested because there’s no way I could pay that in full

[ploddertom]

Did you know about the original fine?

[Tino99]

i sorted it, all i had to do was go to my local magistrates and arrange a payment plan, bailiffs make it seem like theres nothing you can do but pay them but really theres options*
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[islandgirl]

ignore the 2 replies above. I assume you know why the fine was imposed? What did you agree re payment on the day? Why have you not stuck to this? Ring the court immediately! The court does not usually arrange plans like this - it is a separate branch you have to ring to sort problems re payment usually.

[islandgirl]

Thank you Jefa - that is the first time I have been accused of that particular offence! Your post has been reported though that may be a blow to anyone in SW7 who needs a locksmith . As for the OP whilst it is true that baliffs cannot force their way into your home we have no idea what the conviction was for. If you have a huge issue ask for a hearing at Mags court in the non payment of fines court. We often have people before us who are struggling to pay and can often work out a way forward. The most important thing is do not ignore.

[jggiant]

Troll

you need to grow up!

[Huxie]

ignore the 2 replies above. I assume you know why the fine was imposed? What did you agree re payment on the day? Why have you not stuck to this? Ring the court immediately! The court does not usually arrange plans like this - it is a separate branch you have to ring to sort problems re payment usually.

islandgirl The spammer has resurrected a 2 year old post. The OP actually sorted it - see post #3

[islandgirl]

Ah thank you so much - replied in a hurry and have now read the detail. Pleased to know it was sorted!