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Parking charge already paid - any way to get back?
MuBa99
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I have read the stickies but had trouble finding the answer to my particular problem so apologies if it is covered somewhere already.
I own a flat which I currently let. My tenants both received parking charges from UKPC in the first week they moved in (first week of October).
One tenant, who was parked in the allocated space when the ticket was issued, is currently waiting for the result of his first appeal so I understand that his appeal may be accepted (unlikely) and that it may be possible to pick up on the advice given on this forum if his appeal is rejected. I was wondering if, as I own the property (leasehold) and the parking space is included as part of the property in my leasehold document, I have any authority in telling UKPC to cancel the charge? My thinking is that it is my property they have issued the charge on and they have no right to. I'm not sure on this though.
My other tenant works abroad a lot and was out of the country when the first letter was sent. When he returned, he had letters from debt collectors and was told he'd missed his appeal date. He phoned UKPC and the debt collector but UKPC told him he had missed his appeal date so it was out of their hands and the debt collector told him he had to pay or be taken to court. He panicked and paid and THEN told me what had happened so I wasn't able to advise him to follow the process suggested here. Is there any point him appealing now? Is there any way to recover his money? I believe it can be argued for the usual reasons of the fine (£128 in this case) not reflecting the pre-estimate of loss, etc. but I'm not sure if it will get him anywhere now he's handed money over. Is there any ombudsman or similar body to contact (who aren't the BPA) for this at all?
Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I own a flat which I currently let. My tenants both received parking charges from UKPC in the first week they moved in (first week of October).
One tenant, who was parked in the allocated space when the ticket was issued, is currently waiting for the result of his first appeal so I understand that his appeal may be accepted (unlikely) and that it may be possible to pick up on the advice given on this forum if his appeal is rejected. I was wondering if, as I own the property (leasehold) and the parking space is included as part of the property in my leasehold document, I have any authority in telling UKPC to cancel the charge? My thinking is that it is my property they have issued the charge on and they have no right to. I'm not sure on this though.
My other tenant works abroad a lot and was out of the country when the first letter was sent. When he returned, he had letters from debt collectors and was told he'd missed his appeal date. He phoned UKPC and the debt collector but UKPC told him he had missed his appeal date so it was out of their hands and the debt collector told him he had to pay or be taken to court. He panicked and paid and THEN told me what had happened so I wasn't able to advise him to follow the process suggested here. Is there any point him appealing now? Is there any way to recover his money? I believe it can be argued for the usual reasons of the fine (£128 in this case) not reflecting the pre-estimate of loss, etc. but I'm not sure if it will get him anywhere now he's handed money over. Is there any ombudsman or similar body to contact (who aren't the BPA) for this at all?
Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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If he wishes to take a punt in the small claims court he could try issuing a claim..
No the is no one he can contact, if hes serious tell he him to try a claim....Proud to be a member of the Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Gang.:D:T0 -
As well as the other stuff, as you are the lease holder write to PPC, demanding that they cancel the ticket, and refund. No contract, cease and desist, withdraw implied right, trespass, court action, etc., etc., etc., etc., Copy to Management Agent, tenant, and Head Lease holder
They may well ignore you, but it would inhibit their ability to take your tenant to court.You never know how far you can go until you go too far.0 -
kirkbyinfurnesslad wrote: ».
No the is no one he contact, if hes serious tell he him to try a claim....
KIFL you need a bigger keypad or smaller fingers!:p0 -
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