Council tax Magistrates summons and credit file

RuthnJasper

g.lewarne wrote: »

Well, we went to the magistrates court today.


As we were able to prove that the funds left our account on time, with the correct reference, and to the correct bank account, the magistrate ruled in our favour.


Costs and fines were waived.


We should be hearing from the council in a few days to reset the "status quo" of our account.


Overall, a good result!


thanks everyone for the advice

That's excellent news. Thanks for letting us know the outcome; people don't always do this, and it is good to know.

I bet you're glad it's over, eh?! Have a good weekend.

Buzby

Costs and fines were waived?

You missed showing your displeasure to the court - you told the council you paid, and yet they still took you to court. This is supposed to be a last resort, so I would have been seeking YOUR costs (as defendant). Nothing reaching three figures, but still enough to show the Council your displeasure and hit them in their pocket. You ask the judge when the case is rejected.

I got £125 from mine (by cheque) but you need to declare your requirement before the case concludes.

g.lewarne

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Are you in arrears?

Ours is due on the 1st. Never been any different.

no, that's what is says on our yearly letters / statements thing


a few of our neighbours and friends have different dates

Majestic12

What a bizarre thread. You have proved you have made payments and the council could not find it.

Well done OP

DaveTheMus

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Are you in arrears?

Ours is due on the 1st. Never been any different.

And mine is paid on the 23rd.....

rizla_king

Majestic12 wrote: »

What a bizarre thread.

Bizarre, but not too surprising given councils general lack of competence .