Bailiff issues

[matty5297]

Hi I had a knock at my door two weeks ago from a bailiff from marstons saying i had been fined £500 for not having a tv licence, my ex husband always paid my tv licence, and i did not know that i didnt have one, i have recently lost my job and have got into a bit of a financial mess, only just managed to keep my home in the last couple of weeks, now i have this to contend with, i have contacted the magistrates court and arranged to do a stat dec, but it cant be done until next tuesday as they are striking on thursday, the bailiff has told me he is coming tomorrow, please help i really dont know what to do, i only get £70.00 per week jsa and £60.00 child tax credits

[bluebottle]

Re: Bailiff issues

Hi Matty and welcome to Legal Beagles.

Firstly, did you receive a summons? Secondly, were you notified of any court hearing? Thirdly, were you sent notification of the fine?

If you can post this up information, we can see what other help you need.

[labman]

Re: Bailiff issues

Have a read of this, and if you have any questions afterwards, please post them up. Magistrates' Courts Fines

[matty5297]

Re: Bailiff issues

My marriage broke down a few months ago and i have been in hospital as i had a breakdown so yes i properly did just wasnt in a very good place, just started to get myself back on track and now this

[labman]

Re: Bailiff issues

Hi Matty, sorry to hear about your marriage and your breakdown. There's a section on the site where you can offload all that 'baggage' and talk about it in total confidence. I'll try to remember to post a link to it when I'm on my proper computer.

Meanwhile we need to sort out these bailiffs. Please have a read of the link I posted up. It takes you through each step of the procedure for a Magistrates' Court so we'll know exactly where you are. More importantly, it points out certain things you should definitely have received, especially something called a Further Steps Notice. Please have a read and come back with questions.

If I forget to post the other link, feel free to pm me and I'll send you the link and explain how to access it.

[matty5297]

Re: Bailiff issues

Thanks for all your help, i have managed to get the £ to pay the fine

[bluebottle]

Re: Bailiff issues

Matty, when you were in hospital, were you there voluntarily or under a section? If you were in hospital when this matter with the TV licence arose, this may put things in a different light.

[Monzter]

Re: Bailiff issues

Hi Matty,

I'm really sorry about what you are experiencing - it's awful when you are just getting yourself back on track - I have been there. Don't let this bailiff and his company push you back down that road again - nothing is worth it. That said, you are in the right place to get the right help for you here. This site and the people on it have helped me so much with fighting my debt and getting treated fairly, as well as a friendly ear when it pulls you down. No one will judge you here.

Good Luck x