Threatening Letters...

[happypig]

Don't know if its too late but I had this exact same problem with Hastings Council. Once it went to bailiff they wouldn't deal with it.

After speaking with them tho I submitted a "statutory declaration" through the courts.

They then cancelled the court order that allowed the bailiff to enforce and was allowed to pay the original ticket.

As the OP has posted on here that he WAS aware of the proceedings but ignored them, then making a statutory declaration would be ill advised as you have to swear on oath and if found out he could be guilty of perjury, which can (and often does) mean doing time inside.

 

[Springal]

This is absurd.
The threat of bailiffs over a sodding parking ticket? There's absolutely no need for this over the top attitude. Perhaps we should all take this sort of aggressive approach to utilities, authorities, banks etc when they owe us money, treat us poorly etc and see how they like the aggro.

The problem is, debt chasing costs businesses so much money in resource, it is a lot more cost effective to farm it out to someone that specialises in it.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Its exhausting reading up on it info gathering. They try and catch you out when you speak to them as well. The worst thing for me is threatening another visit if I don't agree to there rip off offer absolute crooks. I gather the laws are due to change soon but as these firms are making it up as they go along last time I get a ticket that's for sure!

When new legislation comes in most of the bailiffs will go back to being security assessors at the front door of night clubs.

 

[Neecha]

I have to ask, why didn't you just pay it at the £35 level ?

My Mrs said she had it covered ,it got lost in translation /Christmas/ work etc etc...all very boring but a lesson learnt that's for sure!

 

[hola gus]

What was the final outcome?

 

[Miocene]

As the OP has posted on here that he WAS aware of the proceedings but ignored them, then making a statutory declaration would be ill advised as you have to swear on oath and if found out he could be guilty of perjury, which can (and often does) mean doing time inside.

I didn't swear on anything but of course each situation is different.

 

[Neecha]

Dealing directly with the Bailiff now he is basically been slagging off his employer from the very off. He has however been very helpful and is in favour of me getting the best deal possible

 

[terryberry1]

Dealing directly with the Bailiff now he is basically been slagging off his employer from the very off. He has however been very helpful and is in favour of me getting the best deal possible

A helpful bailiff....... Are you sure?

 

[Neecha]

A helpful bailiff....... Are you sure?

in comparison to the sharks in the office he works for yes. Actually trying to advise rather than computer says no!

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

A good bailiff will know that the best outcome is to get the debt paid even if it takes a little longer. These firms will 'buy' up debts at a great discount so, if they can get an agreement in, they will make in the end. Much better to have a punter who believes the bailiff is doing their best and being understanding, because they are more likely to stick to an arrangement.