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Claiming back Parking Fines

Hi guys, just looking for some advice on my current situation.

I am a student and last year at my rented property I received around 400 pounds in parking fines for parking outside my own house die to never applying for a permit (I know it was very stupid and lazy of me not to apply for one)

Do you think it is worth me trying to claim this money back if I can show proof of tenancy and car ownership and if there's a chance I will get it back?

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  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
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    I don't , but no harm in trying.
  • tykesi
    tykesi Posts: 2,061 Forumite
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    You were PAID £400 in fines? Keep it!
  • Crabman
    Crabman Posts: 9,940 Forumite
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    Welcome to MSE :hello:

    I'm moving your thread over to the Parking Tickets sub-board for a better response.
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 155,660 Forumite
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    Abode92 wrote: »
    Hi guys, just looking for some advice on my current situation.

    I am a student and last year at my rented property I received around 400 pounds in parking fines for parking outside my own house die to never applying for a permit (I know it was very stupid and lazy of me not to apply for one)

    Do you think it is worth me trying to claim this money back if I can show proof of tenancy and car ownership and if there's a chance I will get it back?



    No chance sorry - the Council will have already spent it on bus services and cycle lanes!
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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,955 Forumite
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    The fines don't relate to whether your a tennant or not. They relate to the fact you didn't have a permit.

    £400 how many fines? How much was a permit?
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  • Hot_Bring
    Hot_Bring Posts: 1,596 Forumite
    Coupon-mad wrote: »
    No chance sorry - the Council will have already spent it on bus services and cycle lanes!
    :T:T:T:T - you've missed off roundabouts ;)

    OP - you don't mention if they're council fines or private 'fines' ? That said you have little chance with either.
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  • bazster
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    If these were private fake fines then it comes down to what's in your rental agreement regarding your right to park, whether it says you must display a permit and so forth.

    Your chances of getting your money back from a private parking company are slim, but a money claim against your landlord and/or the management company might have some prospect of success if you have good legal grounds.

    Another possibility (if they were private fake fines) is that the parking company might've told lies, misrepresented authority and so on, in which case a money claim on the grounds of deceit might have some prospect of success - but again, you really need to be able to sue a landlord or management company.
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  • macman
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    Assuming 'outside' means on the public highway, then no, because it doesn't operate retrospectively. You needed a permit at the time you were a resident, and to display that permit on the vehicle. That fact that you were entitled to a permit but didn't bother to apply for one does not entitle you to a refund now.
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