Dear All,
I am looking for advice from people more knowledgeable than myself.
I received a 'removal notice' from Marstons Group for the sum of £542, and at the time I had no idea what for.
After researching the matter, I found out a court fine I had been paying some years ago hadn't been fully settled. I had no letters from anyone regarding the outstanding amount, and had since obviously been placed with Marstons for collection.
The sum of £542 was made up £242 for the outstanding fine, and £300 costs. I believe, from internet research, the costs are made up of £85 'admin fee' and £215 'van attendance fee'. I subsequently paid the outstanding amount of £242 in the court fines office and was given a receipt.
I then received a letter from HMRCS saying that there was a warrant against the account with the Marston Group for enforcement of the outstanding amount due. My payment would be credited against the fine, and they will (Marstons) deduct the amount paid from the outstanding amount.
the letter also goes on to say that 'once the warrant has been issued the enforcement agent is entitled to collect their FEES, associated with the execution of the warrant', and that Marstons 'will continue to enforce against you collection of their fees, once the amount due to the court has been paid'.
Now it seems to me, and again through hours of internet research, that the court do not enforce bailiff fees, only that they are 'entitled' to collect them, and that a distress warrant ceases to be once the original fine has been paid, which it is has been.
Sorry to go on, but I'm asking whether Marstons can still chase fees now that the fine has been paid? The bailiff (who isn't certified btw), has told my parents on the phone (the only number he has) that he can still use a locksmith to enter the property and take goods to cover their costs'
any advice would help....
I am looking for advice from people more knowledgeable than myself.
I received a 'removal notice' from Marstons Group for the sum of £542, and at the time I had no idea what for.
After researching the matter, I found out a court fine I had been paying some years ago hadn't been fully settled. I had no letters from anyone regarding the outstanding amount, and had since obviously been placed with Marstons for collection.
The sum of £542 was made up £242 for the outstanding fine, and £300 costs. I believe, from internet research, the costs are made up of £85 'admin fee' and £215 'van attendance fee'. I subsequently paid the outstanding amount of £242 in the court fines office and was given a receipt.
I then received a letter from HMRCS saying that there was a warrant against the account with the Marston Group for enforcement of the outstanding amount due. My payment would be credited against the fine, and they will (Marstons) deduct the amount paid from the outstanding amount.
the letter also goes on to say that 'once the warrant has been issued the enforcement agent is entitled to collect their FEES, associated with the execution of the warrant', and that Marstons 'will continue to enforce against you collection of their fees, once the amount due to the court has been paid'.
Now it seems to me, and again through hours of internet research, that the court do not enforce bailiff fees, only that they are 'entitled' to collect them, and that a distress warrant ceases to be once the original fine has been paid, which it is has been.
Sorry to go on, but I'm asking whether Marstons can still chase fees now that the fine has been paid? The bailiff (who isn't certified btw), has told my parents on the phone (the only number he has) that he can still use a locksmith to enter the property and take goods to cover their costs'
any advice would help....
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