High court enforcement agents
Discussion
ashleyman said:
We were told by the agency he worked for that if we supplied a utility bill, rent statement or lease in our names then they'd stop calling. But there's absolutely no way I am sharing that much sensitive information with them! I just tell them to check the electoral role as I don't want to be connected with the guy.
I've even tried to phone the DVLA and have them remove the car from the address but they won't as the owner needs to do it. Luckily we're on a first floor flat behind security doors so windows aren't a problem but if other residents let them in the main door then they can reach our front door to get entry and take goods.
I don't have the guys new address or contact information to pass on to these agencies and even today a new parking ticket came through so that'll be another enforcement visit in about 8 months.
In regards to the DVLA one I can help as I have had exactly the same issue, the information you have from the DVLA is incorrect they can remove it without the owner, but you need to send a covering letter along with any documents you have received from the DVLA in their name requesting it to be removed. If you want confirmation of it's removal then you need to ask for an acknowledgement from them in the letter as well confirming your name and address.I've even tried to phone the DVLA and have them remove the car from the address but they won't as the owner needs to do it. Luckily we're on a first floor flat behind security doors so windows aren't a problem but if other residents let them in the main door then they can reach our front door to get entry and take goods.
I don't have the guys new address or contact information to pass on to these agencies and even today a new parking ticket came through so that'll be another enforcement visit in about 8 months.
Sign and date it, I would make doubly sure everything is clear to them mind as mine took 6 weeks to be sorted (originally quoted 3-4, but ended up chasing them after 5 and got told between 3-8 weeks now, at the 6th week it was all sorted), and confirmed doubly that they had removed the previous tenants vehicle (and equally not any of mine!)
Address for the covering letter and any documentation you have from DVLA for it's removal needs to go to:
SC Department, DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1ZZ.
SC Department is the Sensitive Case Department at the DVLA....
Edited by Ninja59 on Thursday 13th October 13:32
Edited by Ninja59 on Thursday 13th October 13:34
shakotan said:
Does he own a dragster? How did he wheelie a car?
Red Devil said:
CaptainMorgan said:
Are these guys allowed to use a locksmith to gain entry to a residential property? My idiot brother has got an unpaid fine they're chasing and have told him they'll break in to remove goods, I wouldn't mind but it's my mums house!
Why has the court got your mum's address for your brother? Is/was he living there at the time of the offence?CaptainMorgan said:
It's for £890 for a fine for doing a wheelie. I'm trying to get it through to him he'll have to give them his car if it comes to it.
How the 
did he manage to do a wheelie on the public road in a car?What bailiffs can and can't do - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/a...
Bear in mind this will be a magistrate's court fine the enforcement agent is chasing, not a civil debt. Your mum needs to have a word with your brother before it gets out of hand.
guindilias said:
Who said it was in a car? Maybe, just maybe, he has a bike as well?
In one. First of all my brother is a total and utter idiot. About 18 months back he got caught doing a wheelie while we were both out on our bikes, he got offered a course for due care and attention or similar, it was £100. He ignored it, got a day out in court and 5 points/£500 fine for his trouble. He ignored this too, resulting in the enforcement agents calling today. He lives in a room at my mums.
It's all done with now, as per usual someone bailed him out and paid the debt, so he'll carry on living his life not taking any responsibility for his actions.
Thanks all for the help anyway. He wont be wheelie-ing anymore as the bike was repossessed last year.
The Surveyor said:
ashleyman said:
We were told by the agency he worked for that if we supplied a utility bill, rent statement or lease in our names then they'd stop calling. But there's absolutely no way I am sharing that much sensitive information with them! I just tell them to check the electoral role as I don't want to be connected with the guy.
I'm sorry, but just how sensitive is a utility bill when it comes to getting rid of any such hassle? We all have utility bills, it's not like you're offering up your families medical records for global publication.Given that a significant number of people who are serial debtors are liars and charlatans, I'd be happy to show a bailiff that their information is wrong and get them off my back.
I'll happily show the guy when he comes back, my worry is him coming back without me being here.
George111 said:
AH33 said:
You wonder how disgusting someone has to be to take a job like that. They're about on par with 70s sex offenders.
That's a bit extreme. Wait until you're owed money and need to make use of the services of the court. Very useful people to have when there are so many people who are dishonest and feel it's Ok to ignore debts. I've used the High Court Sheriff ( http://thesheriffsoffice.com/high-court-enforcemen... ) in the past to very good effect. They usually get the money you're owed.Obviously not nice to be (wrongly) on the receiving end of such a visit but unless you think that it's ok to just walk away from debts or rip people off with impunity, then how else does the innocent party get their money back.
CaptainMorgan said:
First of all my brother is a total and utter idiot. About 18 months back he got caught doing a wheelie while we were both out on our bikes, he got offered a course for due care and attention or similar, it was £100. He ignored it, got a day out in court and 5 points/£500 fine for his trouble. He ignored this too, resulting in the enforcement agents calling today. He lives in a room at my mums.
It's all done with now, as per usual someone bailed him out and paid the debt, so he'll carry on living his life not taking any responsibility for his actions.
I assume he has reached the UK age of majority. Maybe it's time mum had a serious discussion with him.It's all done with now, as per usual someone bailed him out and paid the debt, so he'll carry on living his life not taking any responsibility for his actions.
If that doesn't work kick him out. Otherwise it looks like he's never going to become a functioning adult.
ashleyman said:
We were told by the agency he worked for that if we supplied a utility bill, rent statement or lease in our names then they'd stop calling. But there's absolutely no way I am sharing that much sensitive information with them! I just tell them to check the electoral role as I don't want to be connected with the guy.
I've even tried to phone the DVLA and have them remove the car from the address but they won't as the owner needs to do it. Luckily we're on a first floor flat behind security doors so windows aren't a problem but if other residents let them in the main door then they can reach our front door to get entry and take goods.
I don't have the guys new address or contact information to pass on to these agencies and even today a new parking ticket came through so that'll be another enforcement visit in about 8 months.
Request a replacement v5 then mark the car as sold and send on the v5 to DVa and a made up name/address. Will cost you what £20 .I've even tried to phone the DVLA and have them remove the car from the address but they won't as the owner needs to do it. Luckily we're on a first floor flat behind security doors so windows aren't a problem but if other residents let them in the main door then they can reach our front door to get entry and take goods.
I don't have the guys new address or contact information to pass on to these agencies and even today a new parking ticket came through so that'll be another enforcement visit in about 8 months.
Dave Hedgehog said:
Without going into too much, I was getting assistance with Payplan. Worst thing i agreed to do as they barely paid enough to the creditors off and took so much for themselves in the 3 years i was under them before i ended up defaulting. Actually been much less stressful since dealing with everything myself then through a 3rd party. Shocking how much they distributed and kept during the period. Certainly makes you realise it's never worth avoiding problems and trying to involve a 3rd party to "assist" so to speak.
^ This is a really good forum for help and advice with all sorts of matters.
http://forums.all-about-debt.co.uk/
http://forums.all-about-debt.co.uk/
ashleyman said:
I've even tried to phone the DVLA and have them remove the car from the address but they won't as the owner needs to do it.
A less scrupulous person might request a replacement v5, then ensure the address was updated to anything that wasn't the current address, perhaps to the enforcement agent's address 
PorkInsider said:
George111 said:
AH33 said:
You wonder how disgusting someone has to be to take a job like that. They're about on par with 70s sex offenders.
That's a bit extreme. Wait until you're owed money and need to make use of the services of the court. Very useful people to have when there are so many people who are dishonest and feel it's Ok to ignore debts. I've used the High Court Sheriff ( http://thesheriffsoffice.com/high-court-enforcemen... ) in the past to very good effect. They usually get the money you're owed.Obviously not nice to be (wrongly) on the receiving end of such a visit but unless you think that it's ok to just walk away from debts or rip people off with impunity, then how else does the innocent party get their money back.
Red Devil said:
I assume he has reached the UK age of majority. Maybe it's time mum had a serious discussion with him.
If that doesn't work kick him out. Otherwise it looks like he's never going to become a functioning adult.
Yup, tried telling them that, my dad paid his debt for him this time, next time it'll be someone else no doubt. I was hoping this incident would get my mum to give him a kick up the arse but I cant see it tbh. When it comes to it, they both say the same, 'he's our son' If that doesn't work kick him out. Otherwise it looks like he's never going to become a functioning adult.
The Surveyor said:
ashleyman said:
We were told by the agency he worked for that if we supplied a utility bill, rent statement or lease in our names then they'd stop calling. But there's absolutely no way I am sharing that much sensitive information with them! I just tell them to check the electoral role as I don't want to be connected with the guy.
I'm sorry, but just how sensitive is a utility bill when it comes to getting rid of any such hassle? We all have utility bills, it's not like you're offering up your families medical records for global publication.Given that a significant number of people who are serial debtors are liars and charlatans, I'd be happy to show a bailiff that their information is wrong and get them off my back.
The Surveyor said:
ashleyman said:
We were told by the agency he worked for that if we supplied a utility bill, rent statement or lease in our names then they'd stop calling. But there's absolutely no way I am sharing that much sensitive information with them! I just tell them to check the electoral role as I don't want to be connected with the guy.
I'm sorry, but just how sensitive is a utility bill when it comes to getting rid of any such hassle? WaferThinHam said:
The Surveyor said:
ashleyman said:
We were told by the agency he worked for that if we supplied a utility bill, rent statement or lease in our names then they'd stop calling. But there's absolutely no way I am sharing that much sensitive information with them! I just tell them to check the electoral role as I don't want to be connected with the guy.
I'm sorry, but just how sensitive is a utility bill when it comes to getting rid of any such hassle? We all have utility bills, it's not like you're offering up your families medical records for global publication.Given that a significant number of people who are serial debtors are liars and charlatans, I'd be happy to show a bailiff that their information is wrong and get them off my back.
elanfan said:
I meant take him outside and reeducate him!
Cause nothing sorts out someones inability to look after themselves than a good kicking.
Giving him a smack in this situation would simply be to make the OP feel better, it wouldn't help the brother anymore than paying it for him would.
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