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So Worried -What Can I Do?
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Do not let him into your house. He cannot enter unless he is invited....or he is accompianied by a Police officer.
He will then pass it back to the council as 'unable to enter premises'.0 -
I understand that a bailiff is not allowed to enter a house where there is a child under 12 present, regardless of whether or not an adult is present. I would hope this rule would also apply to an expectant Mum.:snow_grin"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow........":snow_grin0
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Starlite, have you let him in? - if you allow the Bailiff access to your property, he can take what is known as “walking possession” on your goods. Generally speaking, this means that he will make an inventory of things such as hif-fi systems, vehicles, T.V.s etc and will leave them in your possession for a period of time (usually about a week) after which time, he will return and if you don't have the money to pay the debt, he can remove the goods for sale at auction. There are restrictions on things that can be taken, such as your bed, tools of trade and goods belonging to a third party.
The general advice with Bailiff's is don't let them in and don't sign anything. Tell them you will make them an offer of payment (one that you CAN afford - It doesn't matter if this is only a couple of pounds a month) and if they won't accept that then they will have to leave. Generally I understand they will agree to an arrangement with you.
They cannot get blood out of a stone at the end of the day, they know that, but you MUST try and get them to agree to your proposals.
READ THIS:
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/factsheet.php?page=02_bailiffs_and_council_tax
Best of luck
Skanger0 -
Looks like there is nothing I can do now-
The first person I spoke to at the council was very sympathetic and said obviously we cannot pay, so passed me to their enforcement team.
They were much less helpful and just said to deal with the bailiffs, there is nothing else they can do.
I called hime back and stressed our situation again and he said 'but your partner works , you must have the money'
He then said he will have to come round today and remove goods, and when I told him we have nothing he said 'well everyone says that, I'll have to be the judge of that'.
I asked if he would remove if the goods had a lesser value than the debt and he said no, it would then be passed back to the council
I'm so upset, I can't bear the thought of hime being in our house...it's awful
Why can they not be more understanding- I know it's our fault for not keeping on top of the bill, but we literally couldn't pay it- I never realsied the repercussions.Membre Of Teh Misspleing Culb0 -
Just to let you know that, if you have let him once, he has to be let in the next time - you cant refuse him after you have let him in once.
He can also climb over fences, in through open windows and doors. Have to say, i find this appalling and pretty frightening. :eek:
I wonder if the baliff is there now? Thinking of you xxxx:starmod: :staradmin :starmod:I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my knickers:starmod: :staradmin :starmod:0 -
starlite - this is from the website skanger gave. Just so you can have a quick read:
DO I HAVE TO LET THE BAILIFFS IN?
IF THE BAILIFFS HAVE NOT BEEN INTO YOUR HOME BEFORE TO COLLECT THIS DEBT, THEY HAVE NO RIGHT TO COME IN. THEY CANNOT BREAK IN. YOU CAN CHOOSE NOT TO LET THEM IN.
DON'T open the door to them as they may try to push past you. If they get inside, they may have a right to enter again and may break in to take your goods.
DON'T leave windows open or doors unlocked - bailiffs can legally get in through these. Bailiffs CANNOT get the police to help them break in.
BEWARE some bailiffs may leave you a phone number, and arrange to come round to 'have a chat'. Don't let them in, even if they say it's only to use the toilet or make a phone call.
Bailiffs MAY try to break into sheds, garages, greenhouses etc., even though this is illegal. KEEP VALUABLES SAFE! They may be able to take cars, motor-bikes and other vehicles parked near your home.
Politely but firmly refuse to let the bailiffs in. Offer what you can afford to pay. If the bailiffs accept your offer, ask them to return to their car, and go out and pay them. Make sure you get a receipt.
DON'T SIGN ANYTHING! If the bailiff leaves papers for you to sign and return, you do not have to do this. You don't have to sign agreements posted through your door either. Phone us for advice immediately.:starmod: :staradmin :starmod:I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my knickers:starmod: :staradmin :starmod:0 -
He will be coming after 2pm today- I lied to try and buy myself more time and said I have an appointment at the hospital this morning. I will have to ignore the doorbell and phone for the next few hours.
Fortunately we are on the second floor, with a communal hallway so icould just open the first door and have the door to our flat locked, surely then this doesn't constitute entry?
But then again, what good is avoiding to let him in? Surely he will just persist and I am worried about the embarassment if he comes round when my flatmate is home and is let in by him.
and yes- my good friend pg tips is providing much comfort..I'm on my fourth sugary cup this morning!
He hasn't been in before, but surely I have to let him this time?Membre Of Teh Misspleing Culb0 -
He Hasnt been in before? Then nope, you do not have to let him in.
I agree that avoiding to let him in is just causing more stress, plus, as far as i know, you will have to pay each time he comes out and you refuse entry (i may be wrong though).
Honestly starlite, there is nothing you can do. Just offer a small payment, even if they decide to look at your finances (i am not sure when/who can do this) they will see you cannot pay.:starmod: :staradmin :starmod:I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my knickers:starmod: :staradmin :starmod:0 -
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I am certain if he comes round and I don't let him in he will persist with calling back. He has called my boyfriends mobile at work 7 times this morning even though I expresley told him to only call me.
I am currently on the phone to national debtline and they are very helpful- i will let you know if i get anywhere.Membre Of Teh Misspleing Culb0
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