Bailiffs ...Excessive Fees ...Help!!!

[kjwilki]

I have recently had dealings with Chandlers Bailiffs, they almost doubled my original debt which was for Council Tax, they made 2 visits to my house the second visit being totally uneccessary as I was paying on a monthly basis but was 7 days late making the payment, although they still visited even after I had made the payment to tell me I had breached the original agreement.....luckily I had moved and the new owner told them to get lost (not is such nice words though).

Anyway thankfully after that second visit I have paid the total amount in full which was over £1000 for a £500 council tax bill......

Does anyone know how I go about getting some of these fees back, I have read something on here about a S7 ....excuse my stupidity....but I dont know what a S7 is....can anyone help?

[MizzPiggy]

Hi,

An S7 is a request, under the data protection act for information held about you. It is important to ask that computer form also be provided. Ask for a break down of fees and charges and visits times and dates.

It costs £10 and we have a basic template on our site or I am sure one can be found here.

The information will inform you of visits and fees charged. Council tax and Bailiffs have set fees that can be charged so if you have over paid, you can claim your fees back.

It is important that before claiming and lodging for fees to be returned, that you have the Section 7 access request back as you will need this information to prove that you have been over charged.

Please read carefully before filing for money back and make sure you have a solid case. Many cases win or lose depending on how they are presented to the court.

Good luck and if this is not clear, happy to advise further.

Alison

[i_spam]

Itsthe Subject Access Request . send this to them(adjust ) it to your needs and then watch. As once you have the details your going to have a lot of fun with the bailiffs !!!!!!!

[kjwilki]

Thanks for your replies, is there a template Subject Access Request on this site?

Let the Battles Commence!!!

[i_spam]

If you goto thr main page and look under the banking template section.

[cheddar]

1. Data Protection Act, Subject Access Request letter - List of charges Admend to fit your situation.

[jadzia]

Hi,
Having the same trouble with chandlers presently,they have charged us over £500 in fees so far!!and the best bit is we are not behind in our payments!!,please post back if you manage to get your fees refunded,i will do so if i have any luck(commence holding breath!!!!!!!)

[MizzPiggy]

Data Protection Officer
Bailiff Company
Date:

Dear Sir or Madam

Subject: Access request under the Data Protection Act 1998 Section 7.

Their reference
Your name and address

I enclose £10 and would be grateful if you would please supply a full set of your paper & computer records connected in any way with these matters or with me and include all reference checks or 3rd party checks you have done with other organisations on my behalf.
I have enclosed a copy of the Acts that I am requesting this information under and have been informed that there is no exclusion for rights to this information.

I would also request an itemised account of the charges that were levied against me in printed format and a request for the Bailiffs name that attended.
I would be grateful if you would ensure all efforts are made to fully comply before the 40 days allowed under the Act.
Regards,
Your Name


SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE BY RECORDED OR REGISTERED DELIVERY AND KEEP ALL ENVELOPES FROM BAILIFFS.

To understand the S7 - click hereLink -
Data Protection Act 1998

Go to section 7. Hope this helps.

[mick didd]

hi,

does anyone know the fees that a certificated bailiff can charge when collecting council business rent

[Herbie]

You should really start a new thread as this post finished in February 2007. I can then respond for you.

[billy1501]

Hope someone can help!
basically car was towd by bailiff company acting on behalf of local council over a parking ticket i knew nothing about. never received any previous correspondence over it.
charges are as follows

£125.00 for original parking ticket.
£22.50 for 2x letters "apparantly" sent
£175.00 towing fee
£130.00 for the bailliff to visit once to tow car
£35.00 levy fee

17 days for storage in pound at £8.00 per day whilst i argued the PCN and bailliff charges. seemed council and bailliff company deliberatley stalling.

Total cost over £600 which i have paid in order to get my car back.
What can i do?
I was never aware of PCN and charges seem totally excessive!

[tomtubby]

Billy could you start this message under a new thread and I can assist.

This particular subject has long since closed so a new thread is better.

[blackie]

The same has just happend to us, £556.00 and to top the lot, the distress has caused my husband to have an embolism. They wheel clamped our car and were about to have it removed, please can you advise, my husband is now going to be off sick at least six months, and that £500.00 was our Christmas Savings.

[tomtubby]

Could you provide further details on this.

I have also sent you a private message for the name of the actual bailiff.