Please help Equita and Birmingham City Council Tax

sy187

well just spoken to Birmingham City Council, and they haven't put my process on hold.
Is there a solicitor that I could call

Red_dog_Sam

Whilst a bailiff collecting Council Tax cannot force entry into your home, they can climb over fences, walls or gates. BUT they cannot break down a fence or a gate to gain access to your property.
They are allowed to force entry into a shed or other buildings not attached to your home - a detached garage for example. So any valuables in the backyard or shed could be seized even if you deny access to your home. Remember though, that they cannot force entry or push past you to get into your house. Make sure all the doors and windows are closed and locked and they can't get in. Don't open the door if you are in when they call.


Follow the advice above and do press your case over the phone and by email with the Council head of revenues to get the bailiff action suspended whilst they review your liability for the charge.

Citizens advice have lots of information if you still have questions
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_money/money_management_index_ew/action_your_creditor_can_take_index_ew/bailiffs_index_ew.htm

You can ask the CAB to act on your behalf or perhaps talk to a free legal advice service and see if they will intervene - a quick search for your area suggests this place might help:
http://www.birminghamlawcentre.org.uk/contactus/index.htm

RAS

Hi

Please check the local Council web-site and find out who your area councillors. They will run surgeries and most have e-mail. Contact them urgently and ask them to help get eh bailiffs called off until the matter is resolved.