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Bailiff's visit - very confused

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WeAppearToBeAlright · 28/06/2013 18:32

Just reposted this from Chat - I didn't realise there was a seperate legal section - hope someone has some words of advice?
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I've just got home to find a letter saying the Bailiffs were here, wanting to get into the house and remove my goods.

Apparently I have an outstanding Magistrates Court Fine, and by virtue of Schedule 4A of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, they can enter by force if I wilfully refuse blah blah blah, bringing locksmiths and the police.

confused

Leaving aside the odd name of the legislation quoted, I've had nothing from any Magistrate's court. I just 'phoned the number and the man said he couldn't access the details right now, but it was from April 2010 - keeping a vehicle without a valid licence.

Does that mean car tax? I've often been a bit late paying, but I've never not paid at all. From 3 years ago?

I'm a bit worried now, because he wants more money than I have - but has anyone else had anything similar - with this odd legislation and after such a long time? (I have a different car now, and couldn't remember for the life of me if I was late renewing the tax that year or not). Could the DVLA tell me what's in their records?

Any advice welcome!

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lordnoobson · 20/09/2014 08:14

agree - go to court ( take a book) make a Stat Dec. the thing will possibly be redone at another date

read your mail. Update your addresses with DVLA

lougle · 20/09/2014 08:17

Hi Paula, you'd be better scrolling to the top of this page and click 'start a new thread'. Then you can post the circumstances and it will appear in active convos.

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