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Bailiff letter

I have just received a letter from a bailiff company regarding enforcing a PCN from 22/12/2022. This is the first I have heard about the PCN, my address is up to date with the council who have issued it, as are my car details so cannot understand how I have not heard about this before. 

I am panicking at the thought of bailiffs turning up before Christmas,  what do I do? I'd have paid the original fine if I'd known about it but for it now to be just under £200 it seems incredibly.unifair and excessive! 

Any advice welcomed! 

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  • Brie
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    Don't let a bailiff in the house should someone knock on the door.  

    Are you sure it's from the council and not some parking company?
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  • Umkomaas
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    You will be best served in dealing with bailiffs/enforcement agents by making contact with 'Bailiff Advice Online'. Sheila, who provides this service, has an extremely good reputation for assisting people with bailiff issues. 

    Calls and the email enquiry service are free.

    Here's your link:

    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

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  • Who is this so called bailiff and what do they say ?
  • Apologies, I thought I'd uploaded the letter!
  • Coupon-mad
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    edited 12 December 2023 at 5:34PM
    Looks genuine. Was the reason for not getting the PCN because you forgot to update your V5C address, so the DVLA gave the Council the old address?

    This is the first I have heard about the PCN, my address is up to date with the council who have issued it, as are my car details so cannot understand how I have not heard about this before.
    Are you SURE the V5C is correct?

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