I don't know. I never received any and it was not in the letter.
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Thanks for your replies.
There's actually something fishy about the whole thing.
Before my posting, I did contact the council, and the amount they actually said that I owed was £290,... an amount higher than the amount in the R&R letter.
I said the letter mentioned the lower amount of £280 and they said because your last payment was £22, that's why it's £280.
How can that be?: £290-£22=£280?
the lady was feeling uncomfortable talking to me and wanted to cut the conversation short.
As I asked if they could allow a payment plan by standing order, she refused and said that they can't take it back, I should speak to R&R.
if you tell me that the real amount should be in fact £205, then it all doesn't add up at all.
What I do remember is that many years back,
I had council tax arrears,
was unable to pay,
went to court and told them I couldn't pay,
because after the work ended,
I was on benefit.
I can't remember the exact year.
After that, some bailiff came and I told him the same thing.
They came again 2 or 3 times and left notices, as I never opened the door.
I never heard from them again until now.
How long is a liability order valid?
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I have been asking myself the same question.
There should be a law limiting the time during which councils can pursue people about council tax.