Brighton and Hove City Council

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Being chased by Brighton and Hove City Council?

Here is what to do

Have you been contacted by Brighton and Hove City Council? Brighton and Hove City Council are authorised by Brighton County Court to collect debts in the United Kingdom.

Do not panic, Stop Bailiffs is here to help! In this page we will explain who Brighton and Hove City Council are, what their powers are and how we can help you to stop them in their tracks.

First of all, do not allow Brighton and Hove City Council in to your home when they arrive
Lock all of your doors
Make sure any vehicles are removed from your drive, as they will be at risk of removal

Brighton and Hove City Council will usually be looking to collect debts for council tax arrears, rent, business rates, parking fines, CCJ’s, child support/maintenance and other high court judgements. This does not mean that you have to pay them on the spot. At Stop Bailiffs, we have experience of handling thousands of cases of bailiff intervention, so get in touch immediately for assistance.

What Are My Rights?

Brighton and Hove City Council can only visit your home between 6am – 9pm
Brighton and Hove City Council will usually provide you with 7 days notice in advance of their first visit (although this is often not followed)
Brighton and Hove City Council is not allowed to enter your home by force, for example pushing you out of the way to enter
Brighton and Hove City Council can only enter your home if an adult is present
Bailiffs can only enter your home through a door

What Should I Do?

Check the bailiffs identity to make sure they are from Brighton and Hove City Council. Ask to see their badge or ID card to verify that the person you are speaking to is a licensed bailiff
Ask for a detailed breakdown of the money owed. This should show where the debt has come from and how the balance is made up
Contact us immediately. We will run through a quick analysis of your financial situation.
In most cases, we will be able to represent you to stop your goods/vehicles being seized. But you must act quickly!

Brighton and Hove City Council details

If you need to contact Brighton and Hove City Council directly, you can contact them using the following details:

Address:
Calvary Church Building, Stanley Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4NJ

Registration Number:
05521117

Incorporation Date:
7/28/2005

License Granted:
15/04/2019

Also Known As:
Brighton and Hove City Council Limited
Brighton and Hove City Council Ltd
Brighton and Hove City Council Group
Brighton and Hove City Council Bailiffs
Brighton and Hove City Council Debt Collectors
Brighton and Hove City Council Debt Collection
Brighton and Hove City Council Agency
Please note that we do not have any affiliation with Brighton and Hove City Council. All enquiries relating to them, should be made to them directly.

What happens if I ignore debts that I have with Brighton and Hove City Council?

If you ignore calls, texts and letters from your creditors then this can be escalated to bailiffs. If this is passed on to bailiffs, this will mean that you will no longer be dealing with your original lender. Bailiffs have more powers than your lender and can visit your home, repossess vehicles and property (if they have the relevant court order). If Brighton and Hove City Council are chasing you for payment then the best action to take it to request professional advice. The longer you ignore your debts, often the less favourable the outcome is.

Can I stop Brighton and Hove City Council from entering my property?

It is possible to slow down Brighton and Hove City Council if you act quickly. If Brighton and Hove City Council are trying to gain access to your property and vehicles, you should seek immediate professional advice. Without professional advice you can be left vulnerable to tactics which (COMPANY) use, so it is important to know what your rights are.

What rights do I have to protect me against Brighton and Hove City Council?

Bailiffs can sometimes have the right to force entry into your property if they have a court order for criminal fines such as not paying a TV license, HMRC debts, parking fines or income tax debts for example. You should check with Brighton and Hove City Council to see what the origin of the debt is, if you are not aware.