rundles and council tax

[imogenmums]

hi just had a nice man at my door who handed me a letter saying attendance letter the clearance of goods

 

saying thats i got 48 hrs before they turn up and enter my house with police if neccessary to remove my property

 

can someone give me some advice please like do i have to let them in

[hallowitch]

whats it for council tax/parking ticket/no TV licence E C T

need more info

and welcome to C A G

[skp27]

Don't panic, the people here are very wise and helpful! It's important to give as much information as you can so that they can steer you in the right direction.

[imogenmums]

its for council tax

he told me that they had sent letters but i not received any

and that he would be back in 48 hrs to collect the full amount 1600

and could i borrow the money so he wont have to take my property

[skp27]

Did he come in to your house? Did you sign anything?

[imogenmums]

we just talked on the doorstep and no i didnt sign anything

he told me he would just be back in 48 hrs to remove items

also told me he didnt want to stay too long today so i could find someone to lend me the money as the time he spend talking to me costs me more

[skp27]

Hmmmm. All sounds a bit dodgy to me but I'll let someone with more knowledge advise you.

[hallowitch]

we just talked on the doorstep and no i didn't sign anything

he told me he would just be back in 48 hrs to remove items

also told me he didn't want to stay too long today so i could find someone to lend me the money as the time he spend talking to me costs me more

 

 

rubbish rubbish and more rubbish getting spouted from a bailiffs mouth

1) he cant come back in 48hrs and remove goods

2) he can talk all day the most he can charge for this visit is £24.50

if this is his first visit

 

did you get his name is he certificated

On line search to check if a Bailiff is Certificated

[imogenmums]

he gave me a letter with his name on it and told me he was sent by the magistrates court. told me it was also my first time of having bailiffs at my door which it is

[hallowitch]

have a good read round do not under any circumstances let him in

if you have a car park as far away from your home as you can

do not leave ant hying in the garden not even a spade the bailiff will levy on it and this will add more charges to your account

dose any of this fit your circumstances

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[imogenmums]

what gets me though is in the letter it says he called today with transportation to remove your goods well i live in a cul de sac and there was no cars or vans parked that i didnt recognise

 

none of the above apply but will move everything out of garden and put them in garage n shed

[hallowitch]

keep everything locked including the shed

 

what gets me though is in the letter it says he called today with transportation to remove your goods

he can call in a jumbo jet if he likes is charges are the same

 

my first time of having bailiffs at my door which it is

 

i wish you hadn't told him that:)

 

also told me he didn't want to stay too long today so i could find someone to lend me the money as the time he spend talking to me costs me more

 

Now the thinks he can charge/and say what he likes because you don't know any different

 

did you check to see if he is certificated

[ambershadow]

Don't be worried your in good hands now

[imogenmums]

i didnt tell him it was my first time he said that

the whole conversation seemed weird as if he didnt expect anyone home n i was at door before he could knock as my dog was going mental at window and the bloke was someone i didnt know so thats why i opened door ans asked what he wanted

[imogenmums]

just wondering what do i need to do to stop him coming back and if he does how to deal with him

going to write to the council and arrange payment with them but do need some advice what to do in the mean time

[hallowitch]

just wondering what do i need to do to stop him coming back and if he does how to deal with him

going to write to the council and arrange payment with them but do need some advice what to do in the mean time

 

you are doing the right thing writing to the council if the council refuse to help get in touch with your M.P.

all letters should be sent by recorded delivery to the bailiff and the council

make a copy to keep for your own records

 

there is not much you can do about the bailiff coming to your house

the bailiff wants a levy thats how they make there money and your job is to stop him getting a levy

this is the template letter for sending to the bailiffs/ council amend for your circumstances it is important to say that you are not refusing to pay

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Your Reference

 

I understand XXX Council has appointed you to recover my Council Tax Liability arrears for 200x of £xxxx.

 

Firstly I would like to make you aware that I am fully aware of my rights and you will not gain entry to my home under any circumstances to levy goods and I know the fees allowed under statute and when these fees can be applied.

 

Due to my circumstances I am unable to pay this in one payment. I advocate a payment schedule of 24 months with 23 months payments at £xx.xx and the balance of £xx.xx to be paid on the 24th month to cover the principle. I understand this may seem a long time but this is a realistic offer that is affordable to me and will allow me to pay future bills issued for Council Tax without them falling into arrears. A greater amount would cause me real and actual hardship.

 

I am able to pay the above amount on the xx of each month, as an act of good faith I have enclosed the first payment chq number xxxxxx. Please advise how you would like future payments made. My personal preference is payment by Standing Order.

 

It should be noted that I am not at any point refusing to pay this debt but only asking for a fair payment period considering my circumstances. And if you are unable to accept my offer I will place the money aside each month until such a time the council take the account back into their management, when I will make payment of the set aside money to the council.

 

Please also send an itemised statement of account that clearly shows what charges have been added and what for, you are required in statute to supply this information and I look forward to this within 14 days.

 

I am sending the council a copy of this letter and requesting that it be filled with my account for further reference.

 

I hope the above meets your approval and I look forward to your timely reply by letter.

 

Yours faithfully,

[jqinfo]

Hi imogenmums, I am in a ruck with Rundle & Co and I have checked their bailiff on the register and he is not there! I suggest you do the same and listen to all the great advice from everyone on here, they are fantastic and can actually save you losing your sanity, by arming you with knowledge!!

Good Luck JQ

[imogenmums]

i check last night and he on the list

just waiting now for tomorrow or should i phone his moile saying that i sent letters to him n council or just wait for him to turn up

[hallowitch]

never speak to them unless you can record the call

 

if you want him to know that you have sent letters text him and save the text

[jqinfo]

I sent letters and they still turned up! The advice on here is normally only communicate in writing and do not get into conversations!!

 

Good luck.

 

JQ

[imogenmums]

just reread the letter that he gave me yesterday it gives the amount i owe but nothing about their fees have they included this into the total amount

[hallowitch]

just reread the letter that he gave me yesterday it gives the amount i owe but nothing about their fees have they included this into the total amount

 

more that likely

do you know how much the liability order was for deduct that amount from his total

[imogenmums]

thats just it cant find any letters from council or court about the amount so going to ring council in morning and ask them how much i owe

[hallowitch]

you need to know the amount of the liability order passed to the bailiff and the date it was passed over

[imogenmums]

now im just sitting and waiting for him to turn back up but gives me time to do the housework just getting nervous a bit but i not going to let him in