PCN Perth Mill Street

Umkomaas

The MSP is 99% correct in what he says (quite remarkable grasp of the situation, in very stark contrast to many other MP comments in England/Wales).

The point I take issue with is his suggestion that Smart are dropping cases on appeal. On the basis that we've seen nothing to back that up here for Scottish cases (there's no POPLA north of the border), I'd be very circumspect about advising anyone to contact Smart with an 'appeal', as, more likely than not, most are going to shoot themselves in the foot with an 'I parked' howler!

Dmo1092

Hi all, have taken advice as given to continue to ignore letters. However these are continue to be sent every two weeks and in the latest this notes that this is my final chance to pay, (have received several with offers of payment plans), and that this is them demonstrating 'pre-action protocol' and this is there final offer to settle.

Is this normal?

TIA

MothballsWallet

Are any of them a Letter Before Court Claim (LBCC, formerly a Letter Before Action/LBA)?

If not, you can continue to ignore them.

If they are, hold on for advice from the other regulars as this is something I'm not too familiar with.

beamerguy

Dmo1092 wrote: »

Hi all, have taken advice as given to continue to ignore letters. However these are continue to be sent every two weeks and in the latest this notes that this is my final chance to pay, (have received several with offers of payment plans), and that this is them demonstrating 'pre-action protocol' and this is there final offer to settle.

Is this normal?

TIA

The monkeys are desperate for money when they know they can do nothing ...... consider them as timewasting idiots.
One day, the stupid letters will stop.

Dmo1092

The letter says the following:

"Final chance to pay
We refer to our letter dated ... as you didn't pay what you owe or contact us to say that your are not liable for tha parking charge, we recommend to our client that they appoint their solicitor to start court action against you.

Settling out of court
When taking any court action, our client must demonstrate to the court that they have done as much as possible to settle this matter out of court. This is known as pre action protocol. Having discussed this with their solicitor our client is now willing to: give extra time to pay or
Pay in instalments

If you refuse to pay
This is our clients final offer to settle the matter. If our client takes court action, then you will be liable for any fees incurred and would damage your ability to obtain credit."

Unsure if this is just an empty threat to get me to pay or weighing up their options?

Coupon-mad

Empty threat. This is Scotland and they are debt collectors! Not able to litigate.

beamerguy

Dmo1092 wrote: »

The letter says the following:

"Final chance to pay
We refer to our letter dated ... as you didn't pay what you owe or contact us to say that your are not liable for tha parking charge, we recommend to our client that they appoint their solicitor to start court action against you.

Settling out of court
When taking any court action, our client must demonstrate to the court that they have done as much as possible to settle this matter out of court. This is known as pre action protocol. Having discussed this with their solicitor our client is now willing to: give extra time to pay or
Pay in instalments

If you refuse to pay
This is our clients final offer to settle the matter. If our client takes court action, then you will be liable for any fees incurred and would damage your ability to obtain credit."

Unsure if this is just an empty threat to get me to pay or weighing up their options?

DRONGO THREATS desperate for money.

Who do they think they are taking to court in Scotland. Only Drongos think that

BUT, as they threaten your credit score which is menacing, take the letter to Trading Standards Scotland.

AltheHibby

And your credit score is only affected if you lose and don't pay. If you have quoted them word for word then that is a serious breach of all legal protocol.

As Beamerguy says, go to trading standards.