We did think that, so should we go direct to the council ?......what if they say it`s in the hands of the bailiffs ?

We did have an arrangement originally with equita that we foolishly didn`t keep up the payments ...we still have the payment slips they sent us, what if we were to just start paying them again ? surely they would`nt return the payments....would they ?

Many thanks for the reply, Just out of interest with the debt being 7 yrs old does the rule apply to this about debt being written off after 6 yrs ?

Hi all I`ll keep this very brief, my wife and i owe £1,300 council tax that is 7 yrs old and is owed to a different borough to where we live now, My wife rang bailiff last week to arrange payment plan but was told no way and wanted full amount that we can`t afford. Today found hand delivered letter on the step ...BAILIFF REMOVAL, payment due in 24 hours. I`ve read all the info regarding locking doors windows ect.....the problem is we are away for the next 10 days and are worried that the house will be empty, please help. thanks.