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I just want to make sure of something.. if any one can help please..
Can a bailiff obtain a warrant for your arrest for council tax arrears, and what are the chances of you going to prison for not being able to pay the arrears, not trying to avoid paying.
Thank you
I just want to make sure of something.. if any one can help please..
Can a bailiff obtain a warrant for your arrest for council tax arrears, and what are the chances of you going to prison for not being able to pay the arrears, not trying to avoid paying.
Thank you
Council Tax.
Liability order obtained through court via council, pass it onto bailiff company, if bailiff can not get full payment, then it can be returned to council, then council will either obtain arrest warrant or stat demand you (bankrupt you).
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simple answer is yes, but its not that simple. but it is an inevitable possibility if you totally ignore them & don't pay 'something'.
council rarely wish to do this as it ofcourse costs more time/money than the arrears are probably worth.
TBH most councils will agree to a repayment scheme but it must be realistic & you must keep to it.
how far down the line are you with this?
ie have you talked to the council etc
if you wish help, you need to provide a bit more info.
dx100uk
GETTING THREAT_O_TEXTS OR SPOOF BAILIFF CALL FROM M T COLLECT read here
7. Thinking of a Full & Final Settlement?Read Here
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NEVER EVER - act on a private message asking you to visit another website, make contact 'off list' or by telephone
- alert the siteteam IMMEDIATELY by hitting the black warning triangle on any message - Particularly if this results in a request to pay a fee to help you.
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simple answer is yes, but its not that simple. but it is an inevitable possibility if you totally ignore them & don't pay 'something'.
council rarely wish to do this as it ofcourse costs more time/money than the arrears are probably worth.
TBH most councils will agree to a repayment scheme but it must be realistic & you must keep to it.
how far down the line are you with this?
ie have you talked to the council etc
if you wish help, you need to provide a bit more info.
dx100uk
there has been payments of the council tax straight to the council, its not a matter of not paying its a matter of not being able to pay, but the person in question whose debt this is is trying to pay off the debt, which is about £254 by friday to the council as the bailiffs have put on over £200 for their fees, its for a business council tax, which unfortunately due to personal issues has not done very well over the last two years, but is slowly now picking up.
Am I right in thinking that the outstanding will be paid by Friday? If so pay it and then SAR the bailiff company regarding the charges. Remember that their charges are not subject to the Liability Order and therefore under not enforceable until they get a CCJ. They cannot use their powers till this is granted.
SFx
PS If I am wrong on this can someone please correct me!!!
Am I right in thinking that the outstanding will be paid by Friday? If so pay it and then S.A.R - (Subject access request) the bailiff company regarding the charges. Remember that their charges are not subject to the Liability Order and therefore under not enforceable until they get a CCJ. They cannot use their powers till this is granted.
SFx
PS If I am wrong on this can someone please correct me!!!
yes he will be paying it off on friday straight to the council, I will write a SAR and get my boyfriend to hand it to the bailiff on friday and will also send one off to the company
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there are set tarriffs that bailiffs can charge with regard to Co. Tax.
these amount to no more than about £20 for a visit etc.
[info is on several threads about Co. Tax].
do as suggest pay the Co the outstanding money owed on Ctax, and not the charges.
TBH i would request to see their enforcement officer [i think that will be their name]
if bailiffs are charging excessively high fees which are outside of the agreed levels, i would tell him . they are the ones employing them anyhow.
just out of interest, who are these jokers , i bet we know them.
dx100uk
GETTING THREAT_O_TEXTS OR SPOOF BAILIFF CALL FROM M T COLLECT read here
7. Thinking of a Full & Final Settlement?Read Here
my views are my own...seek legal advice if ness
NEVER EVER - act on a private message asking you to visit another website, make contact 'off list' or by telephone
- alert the siteteam IMMEDIATELY by hitting the black warning triangle on any message - Particularly if this results in a request to pay a fee to help you.
rather than hittting to be my friend - hit the star
there are set tarriffs that bailiffs can charge with regard to Co. Tax.
these amount to no more than about £20 for a visit etc.
[info is on several threads about Co. Tax].
do as suggest pay the Co the outstanding money owed on Ctax, and not the charges.
TBH i would request to see their enforcement officer [i think that will be their name]
if bailiffs are charging excessively high fees which are outside of the agreed levels, i would tell him . they are the ones employing them anyhow.
just out of interest, who are these jokers , i bet we know them.
dx100uk
they are 'Collect Services Limited' they used to work under a different name but not sure who, their website isnt even built yet and says its under construction, so I cant even see how they operate
If you pay it off on Friday, please ensure that you have a recipt from the local authority confirming that the payment is against the debt that is with the bailiffs.
I have pm'd you.
If you pay it off on Friday, please ensure that you have a recipt from the local authority confirming that the payment is against the debt that is with the bailiffs.
I have pm'd you.
The debt has now been paid off, written to the bailiffs on behalf on my boyfriend asking for a break down, watch this space Im waiting for fireworks now
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obtain a warrant for your arrest for council tax arrears, and what are the chances of you going to prison for not being able to pay the arrears, not trying to avoid paying.
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