council tax

[angelj34]

Hi This is regarding my earlier post a few days ago ive recieved a distress notice:seizure of goods. I would just like to know if these charges are are allowed ,the dates are down for 1st and 2nd visits but there is no cost relating to them. there is however a levy fee for £34.99 and an enforcement fee for £125. It is concerning council tax. Thanks

[Amethyst]

Re: council tax

Cetelco just posted this on another thread which may assist

The fees bailiffs are allowed to charge for collecting council tax are set out in law.

They are allowed to charge £24.50 for a first visit. This is for a first attendance to levy, but where a levy does not takes place. The bailiff can charge a levy fee if they levy, but they cannot charge both amounts on the same occasion.

The second visit fee is limted to £18.00. Regardless of any other visits, they cannot charge you again, however, they often charge an attendance fee, for which there is no statutory amount, although it must be reasonable.

Send them the Subject Access Request that you will find on the Bailiff Guide and get a full breakdown of their fees.

The Bailiff guide is Bailiff Guide - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum

[angelj34]

Re: council tax

thanks very much x Ive also looked on the certified bailiffs register and cant find this particular bailiff on there either.