Bailiff won't collect

Donedoingdebt

Personally, I would pay all your outstanding council tax debt direct to the council. If they accept this then you are out of arrears with the council. I'd then leave a message on the Bailiff's phone telling them what you've done & not to contact you again. You can be sure they'll contact you asap demanding their charges. Others on this site will tell you what you're legally obliged to pay as I'm not up to speed on that one.

plumduff-2

Jo_F wrote:

A question if I may? I had a ballif turn up on my doorstep a few months ago with regard to council tax arrears, he told me to make an offer to the council and stick to it. He never got his foot near the doorstep never mind anywhere else. Anyway, his sidekick was making a note of the car on my drive.

This car belongs to my boyfriend, who doesnt live with me, he was just visiting that day and had parked on my drive and not on the road.

Am I correct in assuming that when they checked the car out back at the office, and it comes up with a name that is not mine and an address that is in the next town, then they can't 'touch' the car?

Well they should checkownership with the DVLA before removing for sale, but they would probably do this at the very last minute, to scare you witless into paying them off - the balanc eof the account + their scandalous charges.. I would ALWYAS suggest sending proof of ownership t the bailiffs with a letter satting as the car isnt yours, the levy is not legal and any costs added to the account should be removed... and if they are not, then you will complain via the Magistrates Court...