Is Bristow Sutor legit?
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Is Bristow Sutor legit?
Bristow & Sutor are not financially regulated. However, they comply the CIVEA Code of Practice for Civil Enforcement. Do HMRC use Bristow & Sutor? Bristow & Sutor collects debts on behalf of local authorities and other government organisations, but they do not collect debts on behalf of HMRC.
What powers do Bristow and Sutor have?
Bristow & Sutor provide Enforcement and Debt Collection Services for 203 Councils in England and Wales. They collect Council Tax, Business Rates, Parking Penalty Charge Notices and Commercial Rent Arrears.
What company is Bristow and Sutor?
Bristow & Sutor is an enforcement agency specialising in local authority debt recovery. We set up business in 1977 and are based in Redditch, Worcestershire.
How do I pay Bristow and Sutor?
Payment Methods
- Recurring Card Payment. Available subject to certain conditions, please ring 0330 390 2010.
- Apple Pay. You are now able to make payments quickly and securely, using Apple Pay.
- Credit / Debit Card online.
- Credit / Debit Card by phone.
- Credit / Debit Card by app.
Can bailiffs force entry into your house?
The bailiff might say you have to pay them on the doorstep or you have to let them in – you don’t. They aren’t allowed to force their way into your home and they can’t bring a locksmith to help them get in. They’ll normally leave if you refuse to let them in – but they’ll be back if you don’t arrange to pay your debt.
Can a debt collector refuse a payment plan UK?
Can a Debt Collector Refuse a Payment Plan? It’s important to know that collection agencies aren’t legally obligated to accept or agree to payment plans. Debt collectors don’t have to work with you or agree to any payment schedules based on what you’re reasonably able to afford.
Can Bristow and Sutor enter my house?
Bristow and Sutor Enforcement Agents are only given rights of entry to your home on rare occasions, such as if the Magistrates have issued a liability order on behalf of the council, or, in the case of business premises, if there is a Magistrates, High Court, or County Court fine payable.
Do bailiffs have to accept payment plan?
If the bailiffs come into your home and you can’t afford to pay your debt you’ll normally have to make a ‘controlled goods agreement’. This means you’ll agree to a repayment plan and pay some bailiffs fees.
Can bailiffs break in for council tax?
A bailiff cannot force entry to your home for a council tax debt unless they already have a controlled goods agreement in place. Force is rarely used by bailiffs.
What happens if I dont pay Bristow and Sutor?
BUSINESS RATES AND BRISTOW AND SUTOR BAILIFFS If you are unable to pay your Business Rates, or come to a payment arrangement, or any goods seized do not cover the debt, the council will begin insolvency proceedings and you could become bankrupt. In extreme cases you could even go to jail.
Can I ask bailiff to leave?
If it’s someone else’s debt, say you’ll contact the bailiff’s head office to explain and tell them to leave. Check how to prove it’s not your debt. If it’s your debt, tell the bailiff to leave and say you’ll speak to their head office to make arrangements to pay.
