You are right, Best keep the peace and security of a years work. Thank you again.

From Sept 12 the school, prior to that, the agency. In effect I have been at the school for 2 years continuous service.

Thank you so much for your reply Sidewinder, I have been working since Oct 11 through an agency. Would that change anything? You are right, better buckle up and say yes to whatever the Head says. I need the job and really, have no right. Thank you again.

Thank you!

Hello all, I have been working in a school since Sept 12 on a Full Time permanent contract. The head has asked me to change that to a Fixed Term (FT) 1 year contract because it was a 'mistake'. What are my options? I really like the location and do not want to have the uncertainty of looking for a job, every year. I have come half way and said that I am fine with a change/addition to the Job Desc. but not for the change of the actual contract. what is the worst case scenario as I do not have anything to lose now and how far can I take this? What will I lose? I can always go to supplying and my credentials are excellent. Others who have come after me have had a FT perm contract and they have not been asked to change to a Fix Term one. Please advise.

I was asked to pay over 5K for council tax (which I did not owe: full time student, tenancy at difft address etc..) On 8/11/11 I received a Bankruptcy Petition (dated 1/11/11) issued by local council to say that they will attend on the 8/11/11 to hand deliver Petition. I called the number to say I am working in the evening and to reschedule. On the 11/11/11, I paid 2K and informed the council’s solicitors. On the 29/11/11, the total balance outstanding was made. Again, I called the council’s solicitors to inform them the whole payment as requested by them has been paid with a letter on the 30th Nov On the 15/01/12 I received a letter dated 12th Jan about the Court Order. It said: Petition was filed on the 12th Oct 2011 Oder for Substituted Service of the Petition dated 9th Jan 2012 Oder for Extention of Time for the hearing of the Petition dated 9th Jan 2012 Hearing to take place in 22Feb 2012/ On top of all that, they have added costs of 2K!!!! PLUS COURT costs…… What does this all mean??! I would really like your advice on how to ensure this does not go any further and what I need to do now and how to sue both the council and their solicitors for using bully tactics…. Can somebody please help….I checked my balance for CT and it was nil from 29/11/11 Helpmeplease Helpmeplease Helpmeplease Helpmeplease Helpmeplease Helpme

Hi PT thank you SO much for your much needed motivation. I will write to the council and ask them the list above that you have made. I paid the council by cash at all times. If there was any gap in the payments, I will make the shortfall. It is annoying that the council cant keep proper recording of payments. Is there any recourse which would allow me not to pay due to time length? thank you again.

THANK YOU PT. you are a life saver! 1 - when the Liability Order was obtained-According to the Bailif's note, the LO was made on the 10/12/2003 which means whist I was still living at the rented digs 2 - how much it was for . Have no idea as was never aware of the o/s amount/ 3 - the period of time it covers from 21/08/2003 to 20/4/2004 excatly the period of the tenancy. 4 - the amount outstanding The demand is for nearly 400 pounds 5 - the date it was passed for enforcement looks like just now as i have never received any letters or final reminders although Council have my present new address Why have I not been asked for this earlier? I know all payments were made in full. help!

I have just received a CT demand dating back to 2003 from Harrow Council when I was in a rented accommodation. I had paid ALL the council tax for the time I stayed at the rented property. I had received NO letters/final reminders from the council and received bailiff letter for the O/S amount. I am worried because I have NO proof of the payments made. I was never in arrears for any bills at that address and had received no demand for council tax. The estate agents had contacted the council to ensure nothing was outstanding as was their policy. We had left our forwarding address with the council and the estate agent. The letter from Newlyn Bailiff states: take formal notice. Magistrates liabilty order 10/12/2003 arrears from LBHarrow. delivered by hand...we have attended your premises to seize AND distrain your possessions to satisfy your CT arrears together with the cost of removal... PLEASE HELP!!!! Can I argue a case ie Statue Barred? There is no way I'll be able to get ANY paperwork dating that far back. I do know that all the payments were made.

Hello all, and helloo Jacklee, Could you tell me what eventually happened to your 8 years old council tax demand? I ask because I have just received one myself. This one dates back to 2003 from Harrow Council. I had paid ALL council tax for the time I stayed at the rented property. I had received NO letters/final reminders from the council and received Bailiff letter for the O/S amount. I am worried because I have NO proof of the payments made. I was never in arrears for any bills at that address and had received no demand for council tax. The estate agents had contacted the council to ensure nothing was outstanding as was their policy. We had left our forwarding address with the council and the estate agent. The letter from Newlyn Bailiff states: take formal notice. Magistrates liabilty order 10/12/2003 arrears from LBHarrow. delivered by hand...we have attended your premises to SEIZE AND DISTRAIN your possessions to satisfy your CT arrears together with the cost of removal... PLEASE HELP!!!!

Hello Madge, your post helped me a lot. My reply is below. Could you 1) How did the tenancy come about, was it advertised and would it have been available for anyone else to rent.:House bought between 3 brothers, (1 never lived there, one returned after a failed marriage and 1 always stayed there, paying mortgage until made redundant.) 2) Is there a written agreement? If there isnt, it could be an indication that the agreement isnt commercial: as soon as I realised he cannt pay mortgage, I set up a tenancy for him, contacted council and explained situation. They started paying HB only to then retake it under the 5 yr rule. He is paying HB O/P3) What is the relationship between Landlord and tenant : YES, and the council are awre of this 4) Are there rent arrears, if so what (if any) action has been taken to recoup these monies : large arrears I was thereated with repossession and got other members to help 5) What would happen if Housing Benefit wasnt awarded, woul;d they be allowed to stay in the property or would they be evicted: HB awarded for middle brother from same council. Eviction difficult due to children 6) How was the figure for the rent reached. : rent similar to neighbourign area/size....determined by the council leaflet....Can I ask, who is actually living at the property? 1st and middle brother living there now....My council tax has been paid to anothr council and have proof of that. I know this is a very difficul area of the HB act but none of us set out to make money or defraud the council. The council were aware that we were all related. what are your thoughts?????ps DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO CAN HELP ME? pleaseBTW

HELLO SITE team or anyone....Can someone please explain to me what the below means in English? Circumstances in which a person is to be treated as not liable to make payments in respect of a dwelling: 9.—(1) A person who is liable to make payments in respect of a dwelling shall be treated as if he were not so liable where—(a)the tenancy or other agreement pursuant to which he occupies the dwelling is not on a commercial basis;thank you, BTW awaiting nervously for a reply

THANK YOU EricaPNP. but what does it mean? I read it on the net but could not make sence of it at all. Circumstances in which a person is to be treated as not liable to make payments in respect of a dwelling: 9.—(1) A person who is liable to make payments in respect of a dwelling shall be treated as if he were not so liable where— (a)the tenancy or other agreement pursuant to which he occupies the dwelling is not on a commercial basis; not liable- does it mean not eligible for HB ? commercial basis; does this mean business related? Both brothers' tenancies were signed and witnessed by solicitors. Does anyone knows of someone/or a solicitor who can unjargon this for me? PLEASE?

THANK YOU SO MUCH replying rebel11 for ! I bought a house with 2 other brothers to help family. The mortgage was being paid by elder brother. When he lost his job, he transfered the house to me.The mddle brother left his marital home and returned to the family home and because of divorce, transfered his share to me! I have never lived at the said property but to support family, I agreed. The mortage was being paid with the help of HB given to the divorced brother. The council was told the landlord was related to tenant. However, my elder brother did not qualify for HB because of the 5 year rule. This was 7 years ago. He had to repay all the overpayment for HB and now the Council say it is not paying because of the regualtion 9 of the HB act. I have been to the tribunal twice, the case was adjourned because once, the council did not turn up, and 2nd time because our solicitor did not turn up! This is our LAST chance to get council to pay HB. They pay for my 2nd (divorce brother) so why not the first? They are both related to me and both transfered property in my name at the same time. PLEASE PLEASE HELP

hELLO all, DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT REGULATION 9 OF THE hb ACT? Does anyone know of someone who can REPRESENT ME AT the TRIBUNAL COURT. xxxxxxxxx thank you HELP DESPERATELY NEEDED