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  • #16
    Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

    do i still contact the bailiff on friday even though i can not pay him

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    • #17
      Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

      Originally posted by learay View Post
      do i still contact the bailiff on friday even though i can not pay him
      Learay - you should really have been told this already. With Council Tax debts, you do not have to deal with the bailiff in any way, shape or form. As long as you can stop them levying on anything, there is absolutely nothing they can do, and the only fees they can lawfully charge are for a first and second visit = £42.50.

      Avoid the bailiffs, continue paying the amount to the council either by direct debit, online, or via their automated telephone service. The council will tell you that you MUST deal with the bailiffs. Don't believe them, they are lying.

      The common target for a levy is a vehicle as they don't need to gain access to levy on that. If you have a car, you'd be well advised to park it a few streets away.

      ALL other suggestions here can be safely ignored as long as the bailiff has not gained a levy on anything up to this point in time.

      Deal with the council, keep the bailiffs away and have a far less stressful life. :tinysmile_grin_t: :beagle:

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      • #18
        Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

        Originally posted by learay View Post
        yes it would have done x the £130.00 i would pay now would be including the bailiff fees
        How much is the bugger demanding in fees?

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        • #19
          Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

          What is the malenky droog asking in fees, as no levy and he is knackered, you just have to prevent him gaining a levy, so it is seige mode for a while, hide cars lock windows and doors do not let him in. film him through the letterbox, or an upstairs window to capture any threats that can be used in a Formal complaint about him later, pay the council as per Labman and the others and try to ignore the bailiff. only phone him if you can record the call.

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          • #20
            Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

            Originally posted by CleverClogs View Post
            How much is the bugger demanding in fees?
            £236.00

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            • #21
              Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

              Originally posted by learay View Post
              £236.00
              Even if he'd added in the date, it could not possibly be that much!

              As it seems obvious that he's overcharging (as usual!) getting evidence of this should help you to convince the jerks in Albert Square to take back the debt. After all, they are vicariously liable for the actions of any bailiffs enforcing debts on their behalf.

              Send Marstons "Useful Letter #1" from link

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              • #22
                Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                Yes, you're right CC, sending that letter would also be useful as although we have a breakdown of fees, the letter sets out exactly how we need it. For the sake of an email or stamp it has to be worth sending.

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                • #23
                  Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                  Originally posted by labman View Post
                  we have a breakdown of fees
                  Where?

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                  • #24
                    Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                    Originally posted by CleverClogs View Post
                    Where?
                    Checking you're paying attention! :tinysmile_grin_t: Sorry, I mixed it up with another similar post. We need to get it anyway, as stated. Everything else about not dealing with the bailiffs etc... stands absolutely solid.

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                    • #25
                      Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                      thank you to all for your help! i am going to send a letter for a breakdown of fees. must admit im dreading the bailiff coming to my house and knocking esp as i will most prob be at home with my 2 kids whilst my parner works, think we will have to camp it out in the back bedroom andhope he goes away quickly!

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                      • #26
                        Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                        Just make sure your door is locked and the windows are shut properly - it is perfectly legal for him to enter through an unlocked door or climb through an open window. Personally, nowadays, I would derive some enjoyment from sitting there watching TV while he hammered on the door and worked himself into a state.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                          the kids toys i have in my front garden are not really worth anything. if i leave them out and he puts a levy on them will it mean he will have access to my house?

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                          • #28
                            Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                            They are not allowed to levy on things that clearly belong to children, so IMO it would not be a valid levy.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                              ok thats great thank you x

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                              • #30
                                Re: Marston bailiff c/tax

                                Originally posted by labman View Post
                                They are not allowed to levy on things that clearly belong to children, so IMO it would not be a valid levy.
                                Nor would he have peaceably entered if he levied on anything else outside the house, such as a doormat or a drainpipe.

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