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I have recieved 3 visits from Rossendales at my current address, all when I am not there, I work full time. They want to collect outstanding council tax from 3 old addresses of mine, totalling approx £800, which I am willing to pay.
The first time they left note asking me to call, which I did, the man siad he would send me income/expenditure forms, he visited again and left these for me so I duly completed and returned to them. They say they have not recieved them.
The third visit was yesterday, again we were out. He left a letter stating the need the full payment within 24 hours and no further arrangements are available. I called the man and said I cannot magic the money out of thin air, that I am willing to pay, but it will have to be by installments. He said they had been going to lots of addresses looking for me but was always told I didn't live there, he listed the addresses and I confirmed I hadn't ever lived at any of them, except one which I informed the council of who said they would inform the bailiffs but I ever heard anything again from anyone.
I have to admit I did become quite frustrated with him and I did get a bit angry trying to explain myself when he wouldn't listen to me.
He said he would re-attend the property tomorrow to take goods whether I was there or not. Reading the bailiff guide I can see he cannot do this as he has never peacefully gained entry to my house or made a WPA.
He then said that he wants £400 by the end of the month and then we can make an arrangement about the rest of the debt. I cannot get this money and I don't know what to do.
He said if I don't pay then there will be a warrant for my arrest and I will go to prison, however, after reading much information I can see I would only go to prison should I 'willingly refuse to pay'. I am not refusing to pay, I am saying I can't pay all at once.
What can I do? I am scared and frustrated and don't know where to turn.
The first time they left note asking me to call, which I did, the man siad he would send me income/expenditure forms, he visited again and left these for me so I duly completed and returned to them. They say they have not recieved them.
The third visit was yesterday, again we were out. He left a letter stating the need the full payment within 24 hours and no further arrangements are available. I called the man and said I cannot magic the money out of thin air, that I am willing to pay, but it will have to be by installments. He said they had been going to lots of addresses looking for me but was always told I didn't live there, he listed the addresses and I confirmed I hadn't ever lived at any of them, except one which I informed the council of who said they would inform the bailiffs but I ever heard anything again from anyone.
I have to admit I did become quite frustrated with him and I did get a bit angry trying to explain myself when he wouldn't listen to me.
He said he would re-attend the property tomorrow to take goods whether I was there or not. Reading the bailiff guide I can see he cannot do this as he has never peacefully gained entry to my house or made a WPA.
He then said that he wants £400 by the end of the month and then we can make an arrangement about the rest of the debt. I cannot get this money and I don't know what to do.
He said if I don't pay then there will be a warrant for my arrest and I will go to prison, however, after reading much information I can see I would only go to prison should I 'willingly refuse to pay'. I am not refusing to pay, I am saying I can't pay all at once.
What can I do? I am scared and frustrated and don't know where to turn.
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