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Council Tax Problem NEED HELP!

About 4 years ago, I lived on my own in Liverpool for 6 months.

They made mistakes in my Council Tax bills. I wrote and wrote. Eventually, I moved out owing approx £80. I sent letters over the last 4 years updating them on my subsequent two changes of address.

Today, after hearing absolutely nothing for 3 years I received a letter from Rossendales Bailiffs.

They have got a Liability Order for £162.49.

Isn't there a time limit over which they can't claim the money?

They have never issued a bill or statement of account for the outstanding amount for 3 (1/2) years

Also shouldn't they contact me about the Liability Order? A summons or something?

I also believe this is why I have been refused a mortgage on a second property recently (on Credit Rating) - I always have paid everything on time til now.

Do I have any way of dealing with this?

What makes it worse is that 2 months ago I threw away all of my notes and copies of letters I sent.

Any help much appreciate;)
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