Bailiff and 24 hour notice removal urgent !

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fatou256
fatou256 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
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Hi,

My partner just received a letter from a bailiff for a 24 hour notice removal. They are demanding payment in full or they will remove anything tomorrow.
They are refusing a payment plan !
we are all on benefit as I am disabled and really ill. He is my carer but he has mental health issues.

What should we do ?
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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
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    What is the debt for?
    council tax? a CCJ? a court fine? something else?

    Has the bailiffs visited before? have they previously been in the property? has your partner previously come to any agreement with the bailiff over payments? or previously signed anything from the bailiffs?
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  • Marktheshark
    Marktheshark Posts: 5,841 Forumite
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    Awfully nice of them to tell you to move your valuables out .
    Are you sure this is a Bailiff ?
    Sounds more like a debt collector sabre rattling.
    I do Contracts, all day every day.
  • fatou256
    fatou256 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
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    yes it is a bailiff from Jacobs enforcement Agents. It is for council tax. As we can't pay in full they be on Friday 5 pm with a removal team .
    they say as he broke a previous engagement then they will proceed with all payment.
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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
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    Did he actually break a previous agreement set up with them?
    Have they been inside the property?
    Does he have a vehicle or other similar assets outside of the property?

    I would contact national debtline for some free advice - https://www.nationaldebtline.org/EW/factsheets/Pages/02%20EW%20Council%20tax%20recovery/Default.aspx
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  • fatou256
    fatou256 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
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    no he hasn't been inside. he was just outside our door. yexz he did break it up.
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  • fatou256
    fatou256 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
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    the bailiffs say we didn't but i have made a payment this month . the council is now saying that it was for this years. The council said they should do a attachment of earning.
    The bailiff say they are independent and he added 230 pound enforcement charge.
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  • fatou256
    fatou256 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
    edited 24 September 2014 at 4:37PM
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    is it normal that a bailiff removal notice does not contain any name on it ? the bailiff told me also that he can force his way in if we are not there as he will have a warrant ? he didn't set foot inside our house. he was just on our doorstep.
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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
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    Given the situation I would suggest phoning national debtline for advice on this.
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    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • National_Debtline
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    Hi fatou256

    Sorry to hear about this situation. I'll offer a couple of basic pointers here, but as Tixy suggests, it is always advisable to get in touch with an advice agency like us directly when you are dealing with bailiffs.

    - DO NOT LET THESE BAILIFFS IN. If they've never entered your property before, they won't be able to tomorrow.

    - If you have a vehicle, it is best to park it as far away from the property as possible. If it has a blue badge, make sure this is displayed clearly.

    - If either of you are considered "vulnerable", the bailiffs are expected to handle matters appropriately and sensitively. Make sure that they and the council are aware of any relevant issues - for example, disability & mental health issues.

    Our lines are open until 9pm this evening so please get in touch.

    Kind regards

    Dennis
    @natdebtline
    We work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps
  • fatou256
    fatou256 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
    edited 24 September 2014 at 6:10PM
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    I ave rang up the national debtline. I am considered vulnerable and the council as well as the bailiff are well aware of this. I am receiving benefit related too which make it obvious that I am not well.
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