I have proof my council tax has been paid. The bailiff continues to harass. What can I do?

Issue a Paragraph 59 Notice

If bailiffs pester you after you have paid your debt, then you must give a Paragraph 59 Notice telling them the debt is paid.^[1] Otherwise, the bailiff is not liable if he takes an enforcement step.

If the bailiff takes control of your goods after giving him notice, you can apply to the court for the return of your goods,^[2] together with your damages^[3] and your costs.^[4]

Template Paragraph 59 notice

Send the letter to the bailiff company and get a certificate of posting from the post office.

Give a copy of the letter to the bailiff company by email and make a screenshot of the sent email capturing the time you gave it.

Send a copy of the letter by text message to the bailiff to his mobile and make a screenshot of the sent text message to record the time you gave it.

Keep all screenshots for your file.

^{[1] Paragraph 59 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[2] Section 4 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977
[3] Paragraph 66 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[4] Civil Procedure Rule 46.5}