Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.
The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights
a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.
First step should be to check with the other tenants/residents affected by this to establish what they've been charged. Only then will you be able to see whether or not your costs are fair, or failing that, equal to what others have been charged.
You also need to see if the amount claimed includes any penalties, interest or one-off costs. Without more details its not easy to comment.
The factors we use (Peverel) work under a code of conduct which many factors subscribe to. This lays out precisely how they arrive at their costs, but stops short of telling them what to charge as each factor's business will have different overheads and running costs.
You mention legal charges - are you in dispute already or is this to do with unpaid bills?
Factors charges
charges. Any advise would be welcome
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