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  • JetSetter
    JetSetter Posts: 14 Forumite
    Hi, I have drafted my letter acknowledging my non-compliant LBA as per Daisy's great advice, please can someone cast an eye over the content to make sure I've covered everything I should.

    Can PM or post part of body?

    Thank you
  • JetSetter
    JetSetter Posts: 14 Forumite
    Hi, I know it's really busy on here and there's a lot of people in the same predicament as me, but would really appreciate some help with making sure my letter is ok and contains all the points I need to fight my case.

    I know I'm probably being a wimp, but this has really scared me

    Thank you
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 152,806 Forumite
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    edited 9 October 2013 at 10:51PM
    Maybe try asking on your original thread about your fake PCN if you have one? This one tells us nothing. Also you didn't add a reply on Daisy's thread which is what I advised & pointed out you should do, when I replied on your actual PCN thread...so she won't have seen it if Daisy hasn't been on here much.

    Also neither Daisy nor myself are able to deal with pm's at the moment, both for separate personal reasons taking up time and energy. Others may be able to look at it but if not then post it on your original thread so people can see the detail of the case.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 152,806 Forumite
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    Daisy if you are online, the above poster wanted your considered opinion please!
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    Hi I am not accepting PMs at the moment but if you want to post your acknowledgment here, I'll be happy to check it over.

    Daisy
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    Just read the 'Letter Before Intended Litigation' on your other thread.

    Sorry, but that in no way qualifies as a Letter Before Claim! It isn't even worth an acknowledgement!

    Here is a letter I drafted for another poster (different solicitors and parking company - similar pathetic letter).

    I suggest that you change the name of the sols and PPC (and your name, obviously) and just send it off.

    JMW Solicitors
    Address

    Date

    Quote the solicitors ref: xxxxx

    Dear Sirs

    UKPC v [Name]
    Impending Court Action


    Thank you for your letter of [insert date], the contents of which are noted.

    The alleged debt is disputed and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.

    Please therefore provide a Letter Before Claim which complies with the requirements of Annex A Para 2 of the Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct:

    http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/pd_pre-action_conduct

    I confirm that I shall then submit a formal Response within 30 days of receipt.

    Please note, a refusal to comply with the Practice Direction will result in an immediate referral to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for breach of the Principles contained in the SRA Handbook version 8, published on 1st October 2013.

    Yours faithfully

    PRINT NAME (sign with a squiggle.)
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • Hello

    Last month I wrote about my ongoing issues with UKPS, DRP and Zenith after a parking charge issued in November 2012 when a car was parked in a car park when it said it was closed. There was no barrier to stop parking. The car park has since become pay and display. At the time, there was an attendant usually present who gave a raffle ticket to park all day, but no machine.

    We have had 7 letters from UKPS, DRP and Zenith which we ignored. The we received the below:

    s1348.photobucket.com/user/Jetsetters5/media/image_zpsde062b9d.jpg.html

    We replied using the great advice from Lazy Daisy and others, but now we've had this letter back.

    s1348.photobucket.com/user/Jetsetters5/library/AAA1

    Please could I have some advice what to do next?
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    edited 7 November 2013 at 10:41AM
    You seem to start a new thread each time something happens - this is your third thread concerning this parking charge. It is really important that you continue to post on your original thread, as people need to know what has already happened in order to help you. I have asked Crabman to merge your threads.

    With regard to the letter, although it is from a firm of solicitors, they are acting as debt collectors, and the letter is NOT a letter before claim. Normally I would have advised you to ignore it, but as you have already engaged in correspondence with them, I suggest that you send the following letter:


    Name
    Address

    Date

    [Insert their reference number: xxxx ]

    Dear Sirs

    Parking Charge Number xxxxx

    I refer to your letter of [insert date], and earlier correspondence.

    Firstly, I have no intention of paying the money demanded by your client, and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.

    Second, should it be your client's intention to start court proceedings, you must provide a Letter Before Claim which complies with the requirements of Annex A Para 2 of the Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct:

    http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/pro...action_conduct

    Please also note that a failure and/or refusal to comply with the Practice Direction will result in an immediate referral to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for breach of the Principles contained in the SRA Handbook version 8, published on 1st October 2013.

    In the meantime, and in the absence of a letter before claim, you should place a note on your file to the effect that this charge is disputed and your firm is required to cease and desist all further contact with me.

    I trust that I have made myself clear, and I suggest that you take your client's further instructions.

    Yours faithfully

    PRINT NAME
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • Thank you Daisy, that's really helpful.

    Sorry, I'm not used to posting on forum's ans wasn't sure how to go about updating info or whether I should start a new thread.

    And thank you to Crabman in advance for merging my threads - do I need to do anything else?
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    JetSetter wrote: »
    do I need to do anything else?

    No, just send the letter, and come back if you hear anything further.
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
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