Bailiff Threat

[aimee]

I keep getting threatening letters about the removal of my car for unpaid parking fine in March 2003 (this first she had heard of it!). The problem is that when the fine was received I didn�t own the car (my sister did) and at that point we were living together. The letter comes addressed to her at my address, but threatens to remove the car, which is now actually mine. I have written twice to the Baillifs and spoken to them and explained the situation, and they keep asking for her new address � am I obliged to pass it on?

[Sylday]

The authorities are unlikely to drop their claim just because the car is now yours, not your sister's. You're probably not obliged to divulge your sister's address; but don't be surprised if the bailiffs keep coming to you for the money and threatening to confiscate the car.

[boognish76]

I know this is a crazy idea but it might just work. Have you or your sister considered paying the fine?

[WoWo]

The fine will be against the registered owner of the car. Unless you tell them different and can prove you didn't own it at the time, by telling them your sisters address, then they would have the right to demand funds which if you didn't pay would entitle them to remove the car. So not sure if you are obliged to pass her address on but they are allowed to remove the car.

[smudge]

If you're at a loss of what to do next, wouldn't it be easier for you & your sister to go 'Dutch'?

[BenDToy]

If you transferred ownership officially then I can't see how they can legally do this. If you can show them a registration document that proves it then they will probably leave you alone. You are not obliged to pass on her address, but I think you should. After all it wasn't very nice of her to do that to you now was it?