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Being chased by Croydon Council?

Here is what to do

Have you been contacted by Croydon Council? Croydon 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 Croydon Council are, what their powers are and how we can help you to stop them in their tracks.

First of all, do not allow Croydon 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

Croydon 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?

Croydon Council can only visit your home between 6am – 9pm
Croydon Council will usually provide you with 7 days notice in advance of their first visit (although this is often not followed)
Croydon Council is not allowed to enter your home by force, for example pushing you out of the way to enter
Croydon 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 Croydon 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!

Croydon Council details

If you need to contact Croydon Council directly, you can contact them using the following details:

Address:
Bernard Weatherill House, 4th Floor Zone D, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA

Registration Number:
02673227

Incorporation Date:
12/19/1991

License Granted:
27/03/2019

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

What happens if I ignore debts that I have with Croydon 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 Croydon 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 Croydon Council from entering my property?

It is possible to slow down Croydon Council if you act quickly. If Croydon 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 Croydon 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 Croydon Council to see what the origin of the debt is, if you are not aware.