CT bailiff fees

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

Hmm yes, compliance from the single mums faced with a big bailiff at the door at 7am threatening to take their stuff, or even other people's stuff, clamping the car, threatening to return with a locksmith and the police, petitions for committal to prison, more fees, etc, etc.

However, once the person is informed, I would say that compliance drops considerably.

[Wombats]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I think we have to keep a sense of proportion. On these forums we only see the bad cases, for each one that goes wrong there are many more that do not have problems. It is never going to be nice once EA's get involved as it's stressful. The EA you paint a picture of above is a pretty rare beast thankfully.

At least there are forums like LB where these people can come and get some solid help. :tinysmile_twink_t2:

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

The EA you paint a picture of above is a pretty rare beast thankfully.

Um, so why have they needed Parliament intervention to keep them in check?

[Wombats]

Re: CT bailiff fees

Doubleslap - I have just read a post you made elsewhere where you refer to this website asking, "Is the 'legalbeagles' site on the bailiffs side as well? There seems to be some suspicious defending of how wonderful bailiffs are."

From my time here I can say the site is not on the bailiffs' side at all. The dislike of their methods and the successes achieved in dealing with their antics are possibly second to no other non-specialist site, if you read back through the posts you will see most end up with a happy ending. I can only speak from my own experiences here though.

The knowledge base here is very broad and we're fortunate in that there are enough people with knowledge to question views so no single viewpoint can or will ever be hoisted onto others which is a good thing.

You will make your own mind up, but it's been a good discussion today and it's good to see you joining in other posts this evening with comments. Who knows - whatever your initial impressions, you may end up feeling quite at home here! :tinysmile_twink_t2:

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

Yes, I am suspicious of some of the postings, not just here but on other sites. Your comment on rogue EAs being a 'rare beast' is patently wrong as the thousands of posts on here and elsewhere show. It seems to be more of a problem with private EAs, but nevertheless, it is a real and deep problem, something the new regs doesn't seem to be arresting. We are still seeing the same rogue behaviour as before. I'm sorry if you don't like that.

I am prepared to make my own mind up on whether any contributors have a hidden agenda or whether they post under multiple names - some are obvious and only make themselves look foolish.

However, I am aware that I am taking this off topic, so I'll leave it there...... for now :tinysmile_kiss_t4:

[Amethyst]

Re: CT bailiff fees

Thankfully I haven't been banished from this site for having the temerity to suggest that EAs may not be lily-white angels. I still haven't managed to find anyone able to show how a fee of £310 is justified for knocking on your door.

Have you looked up hansard, committee etc ... or sent FOI requests.... or even just asked questions to the people who made the decisions... to find out HOW that amount was arrived at, calculated and agreed? I really do think that is your first step to making steps to arguing for it to be changed/lowered.

I am actually quite serious and not being narky at you for questionning it, the thing is if you can't find the answers across the forums you may need to do the legwork and be able to answer the question yourself, evidenced, and then argue why it is wrong (if you then feel it is).

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I've seen a few consultation replies and it seems at first glance that the EA companies were allowed to shout the loudest. Published non EA replies seem to be totally opposed to the new fee structure with clear reasons why.

It really does seem akin to employers allowing employees to set their own wage levels. I reckon the EAs may even be kicking themselves such was the ease in which the Government rolled over - they wish they'd suggested more!

[wales01man]

Re: CT bailiff fees

The Fees are high if you are having to pay them not a problem if you don't?
I think I speak for most on LB in saying as much as we may disagree with the Level of fees they can be avoided we all know how!

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I think I speak for most on LB in saying as much as we may disagree with the Level of fees they can be avoided we all know how!

Please share! :tinysmile_kiss_t4:

[Amethyst]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I've seen a few consultation replies and it seems at first glance that the EA companies were allowed to shout the loudest. Published non EA replies seem to be totally opposed to the new fee structure with clear reasons why.

It really does seem akin to employers allowing employees to set their own wage levels. I reckon the EAs may even be kicking themselves such was the ease in which the Government rolled over - they wish they'd suggested more!

Were the EA responses to the consultations not published? (some commercial confidentiality thing I suspect - you could FOI for redacted copies but expect the redacting would be rather heavy to as make them pointless, still might be worth a go?)

Do you have linked to where the responses are?

[Wombats]

Re: CT bailiff fees

The Fees are high if you are having to pay them not a problem if you don't?
I think I speak for most on LB in saying as much as we may disagree with the Level of fees they can be avoided we all know how!

Indeed - please share!

I can think with CTax that if you refuse to let them in and they don't gain control of anything outside (a car), then the warrant has to be returned to the LA. For most fines, especially High Court fines I am at a loss.

[Amethyst]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I think Wales means by not getting into the position where you have bailiffs calling, but this conversation isn't about that side of things, so lets just concentrate on how the fees have been calculated and whether they are an improvement on the old structure or not.

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I have the CAB response on a pdf, I'll see if I have the others.

[Amethyst]

Re: CT bailiff fees

I have the CAB response on a pdf, I'll see if I have the others.

Cool, be interesting to have a read, as I haven't really been very involved with the bailiff side of things.

[doubleslap2]

Re: CT bailiff fees

BPA response (not CT I know, but for reference)

http://www.britishparking.co.uk/writ...ion_140512.pdf