"James O'Driscoll" <mindmonkeycomealive@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2582c0d7.0310081106.84b4493@posting.google.com...
> I live in a council house and my landlords are not acting in an
> appropriate manner. In 1998 my family were made bankrupt and among
> many other debts that we had was £250 that we owed to the council for
> rent. Having been made bankrupt we were under the impression that the
> debt could not be recovered from us. However to this day the council
> will not take it of their books, periodically sending bailifs round to
> menace my mother. Furthermore, every Xmas the council gives a weeks
> rent to any tenants who dont owe them money, about £200. Needless to
> say we dont receive this. Add to this the fact that they are terribly
> lax as far as repairs go and it makes for a bad experience. I know
> this is a lengthy post but I would really appreciate some help.Thanks
> for your time.

No wonder you went bankrupt. You dont get 'free rent' at Xmas. Your rent, if
in credit is calculated over a 50 week, but if in debt, a 52 week. Doesnt
mean you pay more or less. Standard practice.

Just like those who pay their Council Tax over 10 months instead of 12.

Gaz