Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

[Opus]

Having never experienced a bailiff before I stupidly invited him in as there was a mix up with the council tax and I was prepared to show him what was really the situation. I thus invited him in - yes I now know - big mistake.

I explained the matter was still being processed with the council even this week and I have proof - yet the bailiff showed up at my door i'm gobsmacked as Im being billed for all this too, he wanted the full amount. I showed him the email etc. Things were seemingly amicable until he wanted to put my laptop on the levy. My home is filled with expensive gear I said pick anything but - he said you dont get to choose. He forced himself into my office and I body blocked him saying I'm a female on my own and your not allowed to do this. I said pick anything but - he then turned sour and said youve just burnt your bridge the money is due in 5 days no negoatiation (this after he said there would be payments on whatever was left owing) and as he left he said "i'm taking down your license plate". i really want to let complain to the council as they have not provided the up to date correspondance on the matter. What can I do about this - I feel very violated.What can i do (if anything) on this. and yes Ive signed the levvy.

[Inca]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Someone will be along to help you soon

[bluebottle]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Which firm of bailiffs and which local authority is involved, please?

[Inca]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Which firm of bailiffs and which local authority is involved, please?

Yay!! hoped you would be around BB..thankyou

[SpringerSpaniel]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

One of the thngs to do is to contact your MP's officce tomorrow and your ward councillor(s) as soon as possible.

Other emmbers will advise you about handling the council tax liability.

[bluebottle]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

As soon as we know which council and bailiff firm are involved, we can then begin to help you, Opus.

[wales01man]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

if this mongrel forced his way in isit not a police matter now must be a hard man to treat a woman like this

[SpringerSpaniel]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Opus, there are several members who have a good knowledge of exactly how to deal with a situation like this. You have come to a good place to get information advice and support.

[enkat]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Unfortunately you signed the levy making it enforceable.

[ploddertom]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Unfortunately you signed the levy making it enforceable.

Not necessarily but unfortunately the OP has never returned to answer any queries.

[TopBoy]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

if this mongrel forced his way in isit not a police matter now must be a hard man to treat a woman like this

Check out the 1st paragraph - the bailiff was invited in so no forced entry took place.

[enkat]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Not necessarily but unfortunately the OP has never returned to answer any queries.

Hi Plod, if the OP has signed anything then she has agreed to the levy.

[teaboy2]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Not necessarily, as it could be deemed as signed under duress, plus the debt has already been paid, therefore their is no debt owed in which goods have been levied for!

[enkat]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

How do you prove it?

[ploddertom]

Re: Very pushy Bailiff - felt afraid and violated

Hi Plod, if the OP has signed anything then she has agreed to the levy.

The levy may still be invalid, unlawful, excessive or irregular dependent on the items seized, they may be on HP. Lease, belong to a 3rd party or exempt. Until such time as we know what has been seized, what debt was initially owing or how & when payments are made then you cannot jump to conclusions. Many times the Bailiff has over egged the basket and had to remove levies because they have been too eager to overcharge and been caught out. The best one I know of is the one who sold the debtors car despite being ordered not to by a Judge - they were over confident - not only did they face the wrath of the Judge but they had to go cap in hand to who they had sold it to and retrieve it. Best bit about it was the "new" owner had not only serviced it but had also put new alloys & tyres on it which also had to be refunded. Since this happened I have only ever seen reference to the company once since - they learnt the hard way.