The parking fine is from my previous address ( i moved 18 mths ago and 3 times in the year before that) which is why I knew nothing about it. This is being paid out of benefits so not causing me problems, but until i get the info from court I have no info to know where i stand with this. The TV Licence was at this address, i think the bailiff said the date was feb this year. He has visited this morning and asked for the money again, i repeatedly told him I cant pay and would like it sent back to court as I could be classed as vunerable due to single parent/benefits. I also pointed out that the Xbox belongs to my son, paid for on his dad's CC (can get proof) the sofas have no fire tags and the TV stopped working the night he visited (typical of my luck) He started getting stroppy so i again offered to pay in installments if he wasnt willing to pass it back to court, he told me he is ordered to collect goods/money and thats what he will be doing. He repeatedly told me I dont want to go back to court, i argued that i do as it would give me time to start making payments and save as much as i can. I also suggested that if i appeared in court it would allow me to offer a decent payment plan. He insists thats not the option i want and that it will be a million times worse, than having my goods taken?? He then tried to point out that even if the items on the levy arent worth the value of fine when the van comes they will jsut take extra stuff, pointed out to him that we moved here from a refuge and have nothing, he didnt like that. I pointed out to him that i have a job offer from DWP and will be working by the end of Sept so able to pay more by then, he seemed a bit happier and suggested giving me till friday next week to come up with something, already told him what i want so dont know what else he is suggesting i offer but at least i get a bit more time to maybe get a loan or what ever. Thanks for all the advice, it was brilliant to be in a stronger position when he knocked and i felt quite empowered Bec x

Any advice please, I really cant get the money to pay but would willingly set up a payment plan I just dont know how to get the bailiff to agree to one Thanks

Thanks for helping, his employer is listed as Philips Collection Services Ltd but even that licence expired in july? I have phoned to get more details but they could only give me an email address for all queries so will update when i get a reply Thanks

The only result that shows using his surname is in Birmingham and for a different employer, is this acceptable? Thanks

I posted yesterday regarding a bailiff coming into my home and giving me a Notice of Distress, he left his name on the form and i checked it today and its not showing on I searched using his surname ( thats all i have) and the company name, the company results dont list a bailiff with his surname? I think they may be trying to frighten me into paying a lump sum that i dont have (single mum on JSA) as he didnt ask me to sign the distress either adn the items arent of any where near the value needed. Can someone advise me on my next steps to try to set up a payment plan thanks

Thanks, I have no way of getting the money and the court only tell me that i have to deal with Marstons now so my only option appears to argue the items he has listed on the notice of Distress. How do i go about arguing this with the bailiff? He didnt ask me to sign the notice and there is no space on the form for a signature anyway, he also doesnt list his fees. To make things worse the tv actually randomly stopped working last night anyway, its 2 months out of guarantee and argos are offering to still look at it. So now im stuck with no tv at all. I offered repeatedly to pay in instalments but the bailiff didnt want to know, surely as i havent had a plan before this should be an option? what are my next steps to try and get additional time to pay? Im a single parent on JSA if that makes any difference Thanks

Im not sure about the parking offence, the court were really helpful though and are sending me the details. With regards to the tv licence and marstons the court refused point blank to help in anyway, they told me all dealings have to be with the bailiff. I dont recall receiving a further steps notice but the court insist they sent two, i was aware of the fine but had believed i was paying it. The fine is from 2011 if that makes any difference

I have just got off the phone to the court and they have said its a fine for a parking offence that is being taken from benefits, know nothing about that but thats a new subject.

Hi I would appreciate any advice A bailiff from Marston came to my house this morning regarding an unpaid debt of £550, i was fined £250 by magistrates for no tv licence. I paid £50 and presumed the rest was being taken from JSA. I pay £5 a week but it only states fines, not a particular reference. I explained this and asked for time to pay/check it out and was told that was impossible. I asked for it to be referred back to court - again no. The bailiff then came in and filled in a Notice of Distress. He listed two sofas, a coffee table, 1 alba tv, 1 xbox 360 and 1 excercise bike. He has given me days to pay. I have no money to spare so wont be able to but after finding this forum I am hoping i can appeal against the validity of the Notice of Distress?? My coffee table only cost 60 new, tv 250, xbox belongs to my 18 year old son, leather sofas are both ripped and have no fire tags? and the exercise bike is actually a cross trainer - does this make it invalid? Also i phoned them asking for a cost breakdown and was told 85 admin and 215 for the visit, is this acceptable? I am trying to get hold of the court but not having much luck, if i dont pay can the bailiff take these items and what can i do in the meantime to prevent him taking them and give me time to pay. I hope i have included enough info but will happily post anything else that might help. Thanks