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PCN on demised parking space
Partner is leaseholder of a Surrey flat. The lease (1981, varied by deed in 2003) expressly demises a numbered parking space to her. The 2003 deed confirms all 1981 covenants remain in full force. Note the flat parking space is expressly and exclusively demised. Management company powers regarding the car parking space…
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Claim form horizon/Gladstones
Hello, and thank you in advance for the support. I’ve received a County Court Claim dated 17/12/25. I’ve submitted the Acknowledgment of Service within the required timeframe, which gives me 33 days from the issue date—meaning my defence is due by 19 January (I believe). I’ve dealt with a similar claim in the past and…
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Stansted Airport PCN Appeal - APCOA trying to use my words against me
Hello everybody, A little background - last year I made an airport drop-off at Stansted and completely forgot to pay the parking online by the following day at midnight as the rules state. APCOA sent me a PCN, which I appealed directly to them. I admitted that I was the driver, but appealed to their humanity by explaining…
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Defence for DCB Legal claim
Hi all, Thank you to those people who have created the newbies thread information, I have so far followed that and have recently received the claim form from DCB Legal on behalf of Smart Parking. There are a few facts about my case that I want to mention as I'm not sure what to say in paragraph 3 of defence form. * The…
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Private ticket (Group Nexus) at a retail car park in Croydon
Hi everyone, Seeking an advice on a particular situation (have trawled through the newbies section but could not find an exactly the same one). So, my mother in law who is a citizen and a resident of a non-EU country, was visiting us in recently at the end of April and I let her use our car (for which I am a registered…
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CUP Enforcement + DCBL - Two ANPR PCNs - Notice to Keeper issued nearly 5 months later - Advice plea
Hello everyone, I would really appreciate some advice regarding two private parking charges issued by CUP Enforcement. Timeline There were two alleged parking events in December 2025. First visit: vehicle recorded on site for 3 minutes 50 seconds. Second visit: vehicle recorded on site for 2 minutes 55 seconds. For both…
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Civil Enforcement - Unable to submit appeal after online portal closed no alternative contact method
Hi all, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as I'm unsure what my next step should be. I've received a Parking Charge Notice from Civil Enforcement relating to an alleged overstay in the car park at a KFC restaurant. Background Parking event: 17 June 2026 Notice to Keeper issue date: 23 June 2026 Notice…
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DCB Legal/Euro car parks - overstay due to a faulty EV charging point
Hi, I'll try to keep this as brief as possible, but any and all guidance is deeply appreciated! First time I ever attempted to charge the EV on August 9th 2024, I plugged in and stayed in the car, having no idea what, if anything, should be appearing on the dashboard and or app. About 10/15 mins into the charge, the…
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2nd Letter Before Action - 9 months after I responded by email
i have received a 2nd Letter Before Action from Civil Enforcement - 9 months after I sent an email response to the first one following the Newbies thread guidance. Do I just send the same email as I did back to them again? I got no response last time, or do I now have a different defence? —Sent 24th Sept 25—— Proposed…
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HELP UKCPS/Trace Debt
Hi, My husband parked on street, and got a parking charge from UKCPS. Apparently you couldn’t park there as it’s private land which he didn’t know. I appealed using the template and it got rejected. However I didn’t realise they aren’t part of BPA and so cannot appeal at POPLA. They sent another letter for the same…
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2026 - DCB LEGAL, ECP court claim, defended
Hello, I have received a LOC from DCBL regarding an overstay in a retailer car park a few years ago. I have referred to the NEWBIES thread and sent the below as a response per the instructions: Dear Sirs, Your ref: [insert reference number] Proposed legal proceedings Claimant: [insert name of parking company] I refer to…
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Court claim: DCB Legal / Smart Parking, now nearing the inevitable discontinuance
Hi, Firstly let me say what an amazing forum this is, people fighting for our corner…many thanks…! please forgive my ignorance, i did what i could, although im good with diy, when it comes to things like this i get well confused…lol I received following from HM courts and tribunals service. What is my next move? Many…
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Claim Form - March 2026 Smart Parking Limited via DCB Legal Ltd
My situation is almost the same as this post. Received Claim Form as per image below. Submitted AOS via MCOL. Defence deadline is 02/05/2026. I've pretty much copied Micky2022's defence, bar changing details particular to my case, and made the assumption that nothing has changed in how to deal with these between…
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DCBL pursuing an old BaySentry fine believed to be cancelled
Hi all, first time poster here, hoping someone can help. Below is the timeline of events for this case. I've seen in other threads that it is customary to refer to 'the driver'. Timeline: December 2022 – A PCN was issued by BaySentry at Victoria Mills (residential development in Shipley/Bradford) for "Parked With No Valid…
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Yellow Box on Junction - PCN
Hi all, I would like your advice on the following: Just the edge of the back was in the yellow and that was due to a car stopping in front. It's not like it blocked the road. look forward to your advice. Thanks a million
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UKPC / DCB Legal - defence draft, please advice
I'm fighting a UKPC /DCB Legal claim. The vehicle in question was parked at some retail park XX. However the contract submitted by UKPC during POPLA suggests that there are two distinct car parks there: XX - Car Park 1 and XX - Car Park 2. While they issued the PC under Car Park 1, the vehicle was actually parked in Car…
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Euro Car Parks / DCB Legal - awaiting the discontinuance!
Hello, I've just received a letter of claim from DCBlegal ltd. They outline the 30 day period and its £170 charge blah blah. I've searched the forum for the email address to send the templated response to and came up with: info@dcblegal.co.uk is this correct? I'm happy to take this all the way as the PCN was sent to my old…
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SmartParking appeal rejected
Firstly I now know I should have read this forum before making my initial appeal. I got a parking charge notice for overstaying in a free carpark at a shop. I am not sure if I should appeal to POPLA or not, as I can pay £60 now or £100 if I lose the appeal (it's a company car, so I do not want to just not pay and annoy my…
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Euro Car Parks - Euro Garages Heathrow South PCN
Hi all, received a PCN from Euro Car Parks for EG Heathrow. Does anyone know if this is Heathrow land and the same appeal as Airports can be used? Picture of the ticket attached. The garage is located at Southern Perimeter Rd, Stanwell, HEATHROW TW6 3PF, it is currently an Asda Express but google still shows either Esso or…
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ParkingEye claim - Authorised healthcare visitor - Defence feedback requested Please
Hi all, I'd really appreciate a review of my draft defence before I file it if possible Details are here… Claimant: ParkingEye Ltd Solicitor: DCB Legal Claim issued: 17 July 2026 Acknowledgment of Service has been filed. deadline: 19 August 2026. What happened I am a Primary Care Network paramedic. On 20 November 2025 I…
