Bailiffs Conduct - Making a complaint

MoaningMyrtle

Sorry, I had to go to work this morning, I've just read the replies, it's not good if the programme had given out incorrect information is it? they should be corrected if they are giving out correct information. I thought I could trust the BBC. :rolleyes:

less2303

davek1 wrote:

Less

I would start by writing to the Court ALL Bailliffs are officers of the court and are licensed as such. Copy the letter to the Bailliff company as well.....


....I agree that discussing the matter with a minor, or anyone else if it comes to that, is totally irresponsible and unacceptable.

Dave

I think I will have to inform the Council aswell, as they are responsible for sending them arent they, and as such award the contract.

The next big question is, what will the Council do, will they use it as an opportunity to hassle me further for the money, and be happy that the Bailiff has hassled me?

Verbatim

Perhaps the CAB would help with drafting suitable letters, contacting the court, bailiffs and the council etc. They certainly did when I worked for them, but that's aeons ago

Iona_Penny

County court bailiffs are officers of the court, but it is my belief that under new rules other collection agency personel should not now be called 'bailiffs' but enforcement officers.For council tax they will probably be employed by the council.

Non-payment of council tax is dealt with in a criminal court, you can be fined and/or imprisoned. You may be upset that circumstances have resulted in your son being upset, but this is unlikely to be the first you have heard about non-payment of this priority debt. My advice would be to put your effort into contacting them and making arrangements to pay.

less2303

Iona_Penny wrote:

Non-payment of council tax is dealt with in a criminal court, you can be fined and/or imprisoned. You may be upset that circumstances have resulted in your son being upset, but this is unlikely to be the first you have heard about non-payment of this priority debt. My advice would be to put your effort into contacting them and making arrangements to pay.

There is no disputing the debt, and matters are in hand with CAB to sort things out, and I fully understand the impportance of it, but does this give them the authority to act in this manner, which I would class as no more than bullying tactics?

davek1

Contacing the council is a good idea although i have to say they will probably be less than sympathetic. I would contact them anyway and it might help with the negotiations anyway. I wish u lots of luck.

blt

The best thing to do is to get on to your local councillor - they'll be detailed on the council's website. Explain the situation to them and highlight the fact that they've really upset your son. When I worked for ctax ANY time a local councillor got involved, debts would be brought back from bailiffs and arrangements made directly with the client. They'll do anything just to stop them interfering. It really really does work and they'll even speak to ctax for you. Hope this helps!

less2303

Thanks for that blt, sounds like a good idea.

blt

I hope you get it sorted out! Give your councillor a call in the morning and see what they can do. Good luck!