Trying to clear my ccj

sarah13_2

To cut a long story short .... I have a ccj from abglian water which I started to pay and then stupidly stopped. I rang today to clear the outstanding balance which is £376.47 however they have applied for a final charging order and wish me to pay their costs which are £264. The hearing will take place on 30th July. Their costs on top of the balance remaining make it impossible to pay. My question is should I have to pay their costs if the hearing has not actually taken place? I would love to clear this debt and really do not want a charge on my house. So grateful for any advice. Thanks in advance

YoYoY

sarah13 wrote: »

To cut a long story short .... I have a ccj from abglian water which I started to pay and then stupidly stopped. I rang today to clear the outstanding balance which is £376.47 however they have applied for a final charging order and wish me to pay their costs which are £264. The hearing will take place on 30th July. Their costs on top of the balance remaining make it impossible to pay. My question is should I have to pay their costs if the hearing has not actually taken place? I would love to clear this debt and really do not want a charge on my house. So grateful for any advice. Thanks in advance

You will usually be expected to pay the complainants actual county court costs incurred in pursuing their successful claim against you.

However, you are correct that if the court hearing has not yet taken place, this fee would be refundable if the complainant gives the court notice at least 7 days before the hearing date that they no longer wish to take the matter to a hearing (e.g. because the defendant has paid the amount owed in settlement).

So I would suggest you pay the amount owed, less the cost of the charging order hearing if that is included, without further delay.

sarah13_2

Thankyou for replying I posted here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4065599