Thank you for your clarity, this is what was concerning me. I'm unable to top up my mobile until tomorrow so I was becoming concerned as I wouldn't be able to call anybody to settle it. You've lifted a huge weight from my shoulders, I will top up tomorrow and sort out regular payments (to both the bailiff and the council) Thanks.

Thank you so much this is exactly what I wanted to know, I understand I am more than likely going to need to pay this - as I was paying previous things and trying to get all my bad decisions sorted from when I was younger cleared out, this particular debt grew. I was working with Jacobs prior like I said and was aware of the account, but they wanted to clear the initial one first. I've no problem making a payment plan, it's quite a hefty figure and the previous agent did propose £25 a week but I can do more if need be. I just don't want someone breaking into my home tomorrow when I'm at work before I've had a real chance to arrange everything. And besides you're right about sufficient non-exempt items, the ex took everything pretty much! I think the only real thing of value is my computer which I use for work purposes.

Associated lo? I'm sorry not sure what that is. The letter I received was a standard jacobs letter with the big red text on it, I've received them in the past, but never seems to be anything official except scare tactics. I can't post images yet but if you search "Jacobs 24 hour letter debt" in google images, it's similar to the first 3 results.

Yeah this is council tax related

Hey Guys I've been dealing with Jacobs more than once, a few months ago I cleared a debt of around £800 with them - this was for a previous address in my name. I was paying £50 per week each week and I finally had to clear around £350 up front for one missed payment. I did sign paperwork on this address and I told them some of the items I had but never let them in - to my knowledge this was still valid for them. I now have a separate account with them, completely different address and town with my ex-fiance's name also on the debt. I've mentioned this to her (as she's moved) but she's unwilling to help and I realise that Jacobs wouldn't care as long as they can get to me. Today I received the first hand delivered letter "24 Hour Removal" demanding I pay just short of £3,000 up front which I do not have. I am thinking that because this is a separate account they would still need to do inventory and have paperwork signed to be able to forcefully enter this home. When I cleared the previous debt, the agent told me he would call me again to arrange a £25 per week repayment on the new house (but to me it was implied he'd need to visit my home to do this) he never called back. I would like to start making regular payments, but I'm not sure where I stand - I also realise I can do weekly payments to the council after reading a thread here which is something I want to set up as I struggle to pay that when I'm always paying these guys - it just never ends otherwise. Any advice would be appreciated Kind Regards Stephen