Confused! PCN and bailiff charges

[george96]

I had a visit from a bailiff from Equita yesterday. I did not let him in or discuss anything; I simple took a letter from him which he was about to post.

 

I later phoned him and offered to pay in instalments. He then informed me that the total amount was £320. When i asked how this was calculated he just stated thet the additional charges were for "bailiff costs". I asked him to give me a breakdown of these costs but he refused.

 

I previously had a PCN letter from Equita stating that I owed £93.44 including the £11.20 statutory fees.

 

So where do costs of £226.56 come from?

 

What should the costs be?

 

I've read numerous threads on here but am still a little confused as to what charges can and can't be included.

[dx100uk]

costs are listed in the stickies on this forums homepage

 

dx

[george96]

Hi dx

 

I have read all of the stickies and followed all of the links - which is probably why I'm a bit unsure of the charges bailiffs can make.

 

1st visit they can charge £28.00 for debts of £100 or less. Or 28% of debts of £100 to £200. + VAT

 

So that would be £93.44 + £28.00 = £121.44 + VAT @20% = £145.73 Is this correct?

 

What else can they reasonably charge for?

 

If he visits again but does not clamp the car (I don't have it here) or gain access can he charge again?

 

This is the letter he left with me.

 

[george96]

I appear to be a complete half-wit How do I post a scan of a letter?

[george96]

I have now paid the PCN online at b'ham city council website.

 

I'm assuming that the bailiff will still pursue me for their charges. is there anything else I should do to ensure I don't have to pay excessive fees.

[george96]

Right. One last attempt to get some response. Please. (do my posts suggest I'm an infiltrator or bailiff spy or something?)

 

The baillif expects me to pay the full amount on Wed 8th June approx £320.00. He doesn't know that I've paid the pcn direct to the council. As there is now no penalty charge, what can he do?

 

Can he still try to seize goods/vehicle for bailiff costs only.

 

Anyone got any advice/idea how I should handle this?

 

I'm beginning to feel that you're all avoiding me!

[dx100uk]

scan the required letters/agreements/sheets

as a picture file

remove all pers info inc barcodes etc using paint

but leave all figures and dates.

goto one of the many free online pdf converter websites

convert the image to pdf format.

or ir you have PDF as an installed printer drive use that

open a new msg box here

hit go advanced below the msg box

hit manage attachments below that box

hit the add files button on the top right

hit select files, navigate to your file on your pc

hit upload files

NB:you can set where it goes in the post by hitting insert inline.

the hit reply button

 

 

i'll ping a couple people

 

dx

[george96]

dx100uk - Many thanks

[hallowitch]

they can charge for a maximum of 3 visits