marstons tv license

[CleverClogs]

Re: marstons tv license

Personally I think you're barking up the wrong tree pursuing this through the court enforcement process. I think you need somehow to try to resolve this with the bailiff company. At the end of the day, they cannot get blood out of a stone.

If he were to accept the 50% this month, would you definitely be in a position to pay the remainder next month?

But would his religion permit that?

[bizzybob]

Re: marstons tv license

Personally I think you're barking up the wrong tree pursuing this through the court enforcement process. I think you need somehow to try to resolve this with the bailiff company. At the end of the day, they cannot get blood out of a stone.

If he were to accept the 50% this month, would you definitely be in a position to pay the remainder next month?

Problem is the bailiff will not budge, he wants his beer tokends NOW and will be very happy if Op goes to Wonga or a loan shark merely to pay him. There is merit in pursuing through the admin route and using precedent to challenge if it highlights the absurdity in loading more debt on someone who cannot pasy the original. In fact the findng in R -v- South Western Magistrates
may well undermine as a side effect the whole Fixed Penalty system police not LA parking but if the principle is sound maybe they and the likes of JBW are in trouble.

[typicaluser]

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If I paid the 50% today I could stake my life that I could pay the balance in 4 weeks. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like it is going to end up that way

[bluebottle]

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I have done so, I did mention that my partner is pregnant and that I have a small child at home, but whether they class that as vulnerable in regards to my situation I don't know. Should I tell them about the bailiff giving me a wrong number? Is this a tactic they adopt?

If it is making it difficult for you to pay the fine, then, yes. It is a known tactic of Marstons to make it as difficult as possible for debtors to pay the fine and then claim the debtor is avoiding paying the fine. Strictly speaking, HMCTS Enforcement could recall a DW if it was shown this was going on. They did when Collectica tried it.

[typicaluser]

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My problem is that he wants the money today, and I don't know what'll happen if that doesn't happen.

[typicaluser]

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I have asked a friend to borrow the extra, is there any sort of appeal process I can follow once it has been paid?

[bluebottle]

Re: marstons tv license

Personally I think you're barking up the wrong tree pursuing this through the court enforcement process. I think you need somehow to try to resolve this with the bailiff company. At the end of the day, they cannot get blood out of a stone.

If he were to accept the 50% this month, would you definitely be in a position to pay the remainder next month?

To be honest, HMCTS Enforcement are in charge of the enforcement process at all times, even though the impression one gets is that the likes of Marstons, Collectica, etc., are in charge. They are not. Area Enforcement Teams (aka Court Enforcement Teams) have the authority to recall DWs, if necessary, and to call the debtor to a court for a Means Hearing, or to swear a Statutory Declaration or to a Variation Hearing, where necessary. My dealings with Area and Regional HMCTS Enforcement Teams, on behalf of LB members, has shown that HMCTS staff are getting fed up with having to deal with the unacceptable conduct of contracted bailiffs, particularly, Marstons, the usual response being a sigh followed by "Oh. Them."

[CleverClogs]

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My problem is that he wants the money today, and I don't know what'll happen if that doesn't happen.

He'll get angry.

He may even 'phone someone for permission to use a "locksmith" or to kick your door down but, as far as I am aware, the courts are not open over the weekend.

[bluebottle]

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Some Marston bailiffs seem to be under the delusion that Marston's management can authorise forced entry. Firstly, in their dreams and, secondly, not according to HMCTS Enforcement.

[typicaluser]

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My partner is home alone for the vast majority of the day 5-6 days a week and I just couldn't have someone trying to knock the door down and intimidating her. I had to take out a payday loan in order to pay it off as I could only afford the £200. It was in no way shape or form what I wanted to happen but I didn't want to put her in a bad position. I don't think there is anything I can do about it now I've paid except try and ensure it never happens again. You have all been a huge help, I wish the HMCTS responded as quickly and as helpfully as you all have.

[bizzybob]

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My partner is home alone for the vast majority of the day 5-6 days a week and I just couldn't have someone trying to knock the door down and intimidating her. I had to take out a payday loan in order to pay it off as I could only afford the £200. It was in no way shape or form what I wanted to happen but I didn't want to put her in a bad position. I don't think there is anything I can do about it now I've paid except try and ensure it never happens again. You have all been a huge help, I wish the HMCTS responded as quickly and as helpfully as you all have.

Sorry you had to do that Send a letter as a formal Complaint detailing that you had to do that to prevent OTT intimidation by Marstons to the people mentioned by bluebottle in the higher echelons of HMCS.

[labman]

Re: marstons tv license

Can you make a payment by phone on 0845 0743 749?

[CleverClogs]

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Can you make a payment by phone on 0845 0743 749?

That's a bit late, as he's already paid Marston's Certificated (?) parasite.

That assumes he does hold a certificate, What is the varmint's name?

[labman]

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Sorry - only read last couple of posts when they said they couldn't make a payment.

[typicaluser]

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His name was Mr Wilkinson, and I couldn't find it on the register