Rossendales and moving house

[djchick16]

Hello all, any advice would be greatly appreciated. I had an unpaid council tax bill 4 years ago and we had a visit from Rossendales, and stupidly we let them in. They listed goods and we came to an agreement to make repayments. This was all fine until a few months later when my husband was made redundant and we couldn't make the payments anymore. But ages went by and we heard nothing. We moved house in June of this year and my husband now has a job, but doesn't get paid much and every month is very tight. We have had Rossendales knocking on the door again (first a Bailiff Removal Notice, then today a Final Notice) but do I have to let them in? Or can they break in when we're not here?

Many thanks

[David-G1ZQC]

Re: Rossendales and moving house

Hi.
I think I can confidently say that as they were let into your previous home, they have no claim on the present one.
They can't even find my home see thread:
Proof of incompetence (Rosendales) - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum
No help to you with your present problem, but I am certain they will "try it on" so beware and do not open the door. Hide your car ETC.

David in Lincolnshire.

[WendyB]

Re: Rossendales and moving house

Have a read of this Bailiff Guide - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum

As they have not gained entry to your new home they do not have the right to enter.

Write to them, and your council, informing them of this. Also ask for a breakdown of what is now owing, from this you will be able to see what charges they have added. No doubt there will be fraudulent and illegal charges which they have added on, so one yo know what they are, you will be able to challenge them and get them removed.

You do need to make an instalment plan to pay off the CT which is owing, preferably direct to the council. I would contact the council and try to arrange payment with them, however you will need to speak to the C Tax recovery department, not the muppets in customer services.