Missed POPLA Appeal Deadline...

Coupon-mad

McLean10 wrote: »

The Newbie thread doesn't say anything on what to do if you missed the POPLA deadline...

That's strange...I could have sworn I typed out a section in the NEWBIEs sticky thread on what your options are 'if you think you are too late to appeal' and added a post #4 separately, ALL ABOUT debt collector stage. Obviously both those sections are relevant, if you've missed POPLA.

McLean10 wrote: »

I did have a read through them and then went back to find what LBC meant, totally missed it when reading through, got it now though Letter Before Court.

But you haven't got one and are highly unlikely to get one from UKPC! Debt collector drivel means nothing. Read this:

http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showtopic=24362

You won't get a stupid CCJ or anything else ...this is junk mail that's all.

McLean10 wrote: »

As I said, I really can't be going to court. Is there any way I can still get out of it or pay a lesser fine than the £160?

Well seeing as UKPC have never done court...and it's NOT A FINE...what do you think?!

To repeat what everyone else has said - please read the NEWBIES sticky, I wrote it to cover ALL situations including small claims (not that you will need that bit).

4consumerrights

+1 ^^^^ for what coupon mad states above.

The NEWBIE thread really does contain ALL the relevant information with links - it is comprehensive and so does require a little time spent to read and digest.

It is extremely unlikely that UKPC will issue court papers any time soon - however past performance is NO guarantee of future action. An alleged debt can be pursued for 6 years.

To spell out very quickly for you:

1) complain to the retailer/landowner/management company - whoever engaged UKPC for their mismanagement - be firm and insist they instruct the cancellation of this charge. You should definitely do this one.

2) continue to ignore DR - but DO NOT ignore any solicitor letter or court papers - come back for advice should this occur.

3) respond robustly to the DR letter and refer the matter back to UKPC - this will put the ball back into their court. State that the debt is denied and any further contact will be deemed harassment and a claim raised.