14 Services - Visitor Parking

The_Deep

Surely such a condition is an unfair term in a consumer contract and possibly a breach of the "quiet enjoyment" provisions.

moorerh

If we appeal this decision using the template letter, there is then no way to pay the reduced amount of £60, is that right? So essentially it's wait it out and see if they take us to court or pay the £100.

The_Deep

But if they take you to court and lose, which is fairly likely, THEY could be paying YOU £100.

moorerh

For reference this case was recently won by a tenant in the building opposite mine.

/milton-keynes-woman-secures-landmark-victory-for-flat-tenants-in-parking-dispute

I can't post links but if you google this it's the first result.

The_Deep

http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/milton-keynes-woman-secures-landmark-victory-for-flat-tenants-in-parking-dispute-1-7459066

yotmon

Are you and your neighbours happy with the 3 hour rule, if not, then start to do something about it. Complain as loud as you can to the management to get this stupid 'rule' lifted. Find out what was the reason for it in the first place and who's idea was it - residents, the management or the ppc.
What next - all curtains must be closed by 10.pm or it a £100 'penalty' ! Come on, stop allowing these shysters to rule your lives, they are supposed to be providing a service for YOU, not waiting like vultures circling above hoping for easy pickings.

moorerh

As much as I agree with the sentiment yotmon, that doesn't really help me.

Fruitcake

Contact as many residents as possible and find out what they think. Print some flyers off and put them through letter boxes and on car windscreens.
Organise a residents meeting to discuss this.
Talk to the lady who won their case and find out exactly how they she it.

Judge Charles Harris QC found that private parking firm Home Guard Services (who trade as 14 Services) had acted unreasonably in a parking dispute at Miss Jopson’s block of leasehold flats; and in a way that was incompatible with the terms of the lease.

What does your lease/tenancy agreement say about parking? The MA or parking company can't bring in new rues that affect what your lease already says, so that should be your starting point.


James Couzens says: “My advice for any tenants who find themselves doing battle with a private parking firm is to read the terms of the lease that relate to parking and rights of way.”


All of this is in addition to sending the IPC template from the NEWBIES thread exactly as it is. Add a link to this forum on the flyers you are going to print and distribute when you warn everybody about this scam.

Basically, FIGHT BACK!

moorerh

Do I have to send the IPC letter in physical writing or can I send it online?

Also, what happens if they ignore it?

beamerguy

moorerh wrote: »

Do I have to send the IPC letter in physical writing or can I send it online?

Also, what happens if they ignore it?

As you can see on this forum the IPC are a waste of time they will reject your appeal, try if you want.

As everyone is saying here .... go to the management company to get this cancelled