Again thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I completely agree with you regarding the fees and I dont want to pay them. However, this leaves me with the problem of settling the judgement debt. I DO want to pay this and the judgement costs now to get it cleared. I would imagine that if I try to pay the judgement off through rossendales they will use that money for their fees and the writ will not be removed. Is this a correct assumption? Ive tried to bypass them and pay the creditor directly but they wont accept it and tell me to do it through rossendales. Im very worried that if I leave it ill get a charge on my house. The creditor are taking me to court again in aug to claim for more fees and interest! They want £170 to stop there proceedings. As you can see they are making it very difficult and causing lots of stress for me.

Many thanks for your response fork-it. Yes, he is a HCEO I have disputed the fees already in writing and they've argued that they are fair. Maybe I should mention to them about having to apply to the court for these. "For any matter not otherwise provided for, such sum as a Master, district judge or costs judge may allow upon application." Should I ask for proof that they've done this or will the Enforcement Services Association do that for me as i've contacted them with details of the fees and case as a whole? It still leaves me with the problem of having a writ served against me and me having to hide my cars. It's really starting to get on top of me as a close friend died yesterday and I just want it sorted so I can get on with my life. I've got the money to pay for the judgement debt and costs in full but i've been advised that if I pay Rossendales they'll take the £400+ fees first still leaving the judgement debt and writ in place. I've also got the money for the fees in full but really don't want to pay them or want them reduced to a reasonable level. I also don't want further fees added on top from further visits. It's tying my head in knots. Any further advice would be greatly appreciated

I've recently had a high court writ served against me for the following sums Judgement Debt: £675.63 and Judgement Costs: £125.70 The debt is a private debt for goods supplied. I've had a two official visits from Rossendales High Court enforcement. They have also visited my property 3 times in addition to this without knocking the door. On two occasions the bailiff sat outside my property for around 30 mins. I have not dealt directly with the bailiff David Williams. And have kept all windows and doors locked. They tried to levy 2 vehicles on my drive which I use for self employment. In my view the levy doesn't stand. They are asking for the following fees. HCEO Fees: Percentage of monies recovered: £22.53 Mileage: £13.19 Seizure Fee: £2 Enquiries: £4 Inventory/Valuation Fee: £47.76 Admin fee: £100 Financial Management Fee: £50 First Attendance Fee: £100 I have managed to secure the funds to pay the debt and the fees in full. However, I think the fees are excessive so have not called to make payment yet. I have written to Rossendales lodging a formal complaint that the fees are excessive and that the levy is invalid. They refuse to acknowledge my complaints and that the vehicles are for self employment. I have now contacted their trade association with the details. All the while whilst this is going on it's affecting my business and my day to day life. I'm having to hide my vehicles and i'm worried about incurring further visits and costs not to mention the stress. All I want to do is get it cleared up but I don't want to be paying more than I need to as I'm struggling as it is. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. P