thanks for the advice andie, I really appreciate it. I will give it till the end of the week if not will be straight on the phone

UPDATE: Letter sent to council, they recived it, I called, chased, called,chased told them about the baliffs sitting outside. Reply: this was via an answer phone message. 'sorry cant do a lot its with the baliffs' I called back and she wasnt available, I told the guy to make a note that I wasnt refusing to pay this debt, which he did etc.... He said there is nothing that can be done until baliffs pass it back. I offered payments,asked them to take it back, said I would report them, they did not care. Its now been 3 weeks and STILL with baliffs, no more visits but its been passed now onto baliff number 3. I am so annoyed that I have to watch my back coming into the house and looking for cars when I go out. When will this get passed back to the council? Sick of feeling like a prisoner in my own home (my front door is straight into the living room, and you can blatenlty hear if tv etc is on) scared they will bank my door down. What is the next step?

Will have the phone ready tomorrow if/when he calls like that one

I would never prove who I am on the doorstep of my own home.

if he comes tomorrow I certainly will call them lol, must remember to take his number plate down. He comes in a car. I complained to the council for the harrassment, will call 2moro again as no doubt they wont be back until next tuesday now. I am going to stand my ground this time, and if no luck via phone, will bring the kids with me next Tues and visit the council. Since day 1 I have kept a diary of every call/dealing with equita. Even names of the idiots I have spoken too. Strongly advise this to everyone as you will always have this as back up. Will keep you updated. The baliff dealing with the case is also 'head baliff' so it says...... physco baliff more like.

Update: Letter Received at council today that I wrote re: taking debt back. Should be dealt with by 15th. Also rang up today to complain of baliff harrassment, baliff was sat outside my house on 3 occasions today his shortest stay was half an hour!!! A memo has been fast tracked to head office (Birmingham City Council) and I should hear from someone within 72 hours

thanks for the advice but the council are not willing to speak to me, hence the letter

They have been threatening in phone calls and letters. I feel even better now 'no wonder councils ignore most complaints'

Letter yesterday you have 24 hours to pay hand delivered via baliff or he will take the goods. Obviously never called him, THINK he called today, my daughter heard the door and I saw a car drive away. Letter should be with the council 2moro, asking them to take the debt back, baliffs being threatening etc etc. Will the baliffs keep trying everyday? Or give up as I didnt react to the 24hour or else letter? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the replys, I will write to equita and the council and send off 2moro, I will stress that I have 2 yuong children and it is causing me to be ill (white lie wont hurt surely) 1 question, how long before they give up? I have never once refused payment. They have just been stupidly unreasonable.

not yet, just wanted to thank those with the advice

Previous thread here http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/bailiffs-sheriff-officers/192804-i-cant-beleive-happening.html Letter today: Delivered by hand baliff removal PAYMENT DUE IN FULL WITHIN 24 HOURS I have attended today with the intention of removing your goods and chattels as are necessary to discharge the oustanding council tax Liability order and any additional ENFORCEMENT COSTS incurred. PLEASE NOTE NO FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE ACCESPTABLE AND PAYMENT IS NOW REQUIRED IN FULL CLEAR FUNDS ONLY I will re-attend your address with immediate effect and may REMOVE goods even in your absence. Should you wish to avoid this distressing course of action contact me immediatly on the number below to arrange full payment of your debt NO CONTACT WILL BE TAKEN AS YOUR REFUSAL TO PAY Now I am scared!! Kids are off for easter Shall I go ahead with letters as suggested in previous post? Many thanks, would be lost without you all

thank you

would be greatful if someone can confirm that is all I need to do?

OK.so both letters to be sent, and pay council direct and don't let the baliff in. Is that everything? thanks so much