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charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Thanks again for your support, I will make a complaint through their website and see what happens. Will post an update. Cheers -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Hi maroondevo52, The council are aware of the 2 other joint tenants and have their names on the bill but they don't know where they are and I also don't know either. They were just tenants renting rooms and the landlord put their names on the contract. Why should I pay their council tax? Can I pursue this with the council? can they do this legally? Thanks -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
This is an update on the situation. I have been dealing with this matter for quite some time and the council recognises that I was a student for the periods I stated and exempted me from paying council tax. However, they are chasing me for £920 for council tax arrears for while I was receiving JSA. £320 for 19 December 2002 to 31 March 2003 £600 for 1 April 2003 to 31 August 2003 The council tax band was E. I do understand that I get only 25% discount when claiming JSA and I know that I do have to pay council tax, but the problem is I was renting a single room with other 2 tenants who's names are also on the council tax bill. I was advised by the council to pay otherwise they will add 10% surcharge etc. I did pay the full amount and let the council know that I will make a complaint. I really find it very unfair that I have to pay the full amount while the 2 other tenants pay nothing. Is this legal? who's liable when there's a joint tenancy? Thanks -
Hi Shutterbug, Make sure you inform the council that you're a student and give them a letter from college/uni otherwise they might chase you in the future for council tax payments. Like it happened to me. Good luck
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charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Yes scott and co said the account is put on hold and there's no action to be taken for now. So at least for now my stress levels have dropped and I can get evidences etc.. ready for when they attack again because I know they will. One really big thing I've learned in my life is to never give in to bullies, speak out loud for your rights and never be shy. -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Yesterday, I sent an email with my problem to most of the relevant/concerned people who are supposed to look after us including MSP's. Well I can't say much because I could reveal who I am but today I got few responses and the proof I was a student etc... showed them to these people who are supposed to look after us because we pay for them and guess what a simple phone call has stopped all this mess for now. we'll see. -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Sorry for the above rant I was very upset about the incompetence of these so called public servants. Thanks maroondevo52 I also wish you luck with those vultures. I'll keep you updated. -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Well, Today the council offices seem to be empty of citizens and open only for PAYMENTS of different things such as parking tickets council payments etc... 2 council workers asking you first about why you're there and then fob you off according to today's criteria. If you're paying you're welcome otherwise they're Not open for help or advice to any struggling CITIZEN. Great... I was told that my documents supplied by respectable unis in Edinburgh are worth s**** and told to get a letter stating when I was a student. The reluctant guy said " I NEED TO PROVE THAT I WAS A STUDENT OR UNEMPLOYED IN 2003 OR JUST SAY TO SCOTT AND CO THAT YOU'RE POOR AND ARRANGE TO PAY AS LITTLE AS YOU CAN". I said to this ar****** " Why should I pay for something I didn't know and still don't know what it is about and he asked me to come back in the morning or another day." feckless bast**** who have no regard for people. So forget what the information I have supplied to them and the university and the job centre in 2003 and defend yourself. I will... and I will let everyone know...including the papers... -
Hi mmx1990, First of all there will always be light at the end of the tunnel so don't depair or blame yourself. What's done is done. They can't jail you. I am not sure but what about making yourself bankrupt? then they can't keep coming after you. Good luck
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charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Thanks a lot for your support marrondevo52 and for this site that helps us sheeple. I really appreciate it. I will hopefully write a positive update tomorrow. Best regards -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
There's no title on the letter but says: "We have been instructed to execute a charge for payment and funds arrestment in respect of the debt above. This means that you may not have access to funds held in your bank account, building society account or due to you by a third party. it is essential that you contact us immediately on the above telephone number to prevent this action proceeding." I gathered my certificates that show the dates when I was a student and I plan to take them tomorrow to Edinburgh council then email scott and co with the results. What really bugs me is that they can say/do whatever they want and it is up to me/us to chase/prove the contrary. where is the law and what can we do about it? It is worse than a banana republic! -
charge for payment and funds arrestment scott and co
MAKROX replied to MAKROX's topic in Scotland Banks & Finance
Thanks maroondevo52 for your quick reply. on Monday, I will go to the council offices on royal mile Edinburgh and see what they can do then I will let scott and co know. I will post with an update. Kind regards -
Hi, Last week I received a letter from scot and co notifying me of enforcement and collection of £659 to be paid within 7 days. I called them and they said it was for non payment of council tax for 2003/4 period. I notified them that in 2003 I was a student renting a room in a shared flat and I was exempt from paying council tax and also at some point in that year I was on benefit for a couple of months. They said to contact the council. I emailed Edinburgh council and explained the above but got an automated reply saying they will reply within 3 weeks. Today, I received another letter from scot and co saying they have been instructed to execute a charge for payment and funds arrestment in respect of the debt. They say they're gonna stop access to my bank account etc... Could you please give me advise on what to do in this situation? Many thanks in advance
