PCM invoice at High Point Village

Coupon-mad

Looks good, as long as that numbering is based on the current PD.

whaqqer

Thanks Coupon,

I used someone elses response letter and amended it for my own needs but I cannot find anything similar on justice.gov.uk with regards to the numbering.

I cannot even find a Practice direction that states that they must do any of the 5 points that I listed for 2.1. Could it be that I have copied a very old template, and if so could someone point me in the right direction of where to find the current practice direction?

Thanks

whaqqer

After re-reading the Newbies section and numerous websites regarding the practice direction, I have rewritten (based on the template in the newbies section ) my LBCCC response and would be grateful for the boards opinions on whether it's a better attempt than my first one.

Dear Sirs
Re: PCN xxxxxxxxxxx – Letter Before County Court Claim
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 16th June 2017.
First, I deny any debt to Parking Control Management (UK) Limited and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.
Secondly, there is no reference to your letter being fully compliant with the Practice Direction it is in fact woefully defective and appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead the recipient.

Please therefore provide a Letter Before Claim which complies with the requirements of the Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct and Protocols.
Areas which you are not compliant are listed below:

2.1
The claimant’s letter should give concise details about the matter. This should enable the defendant to understand and investigate the issues without needing to request further information. The letter should include –

(2) the basis on which the claim is made (i.e. why the claimant says the defendant is liable);
(3) a clear summary of the facts on which the claim is based;
(5) if financial loss is claimed, an explanation of how the amount has been calculated; and

2.2
The letter should also –
(1) list the essential documents on which the claimant intends to rely;
(2) set out the form of ADR (if any) that the claimant considers the most suitable and invite the defendant to agree to this;

I confirm that I shall then seek advice and submit a formal Response within 30 days of receipt, as required by the Practice Direction.

Please note, a refusal to comply with the Practice Direction will result in an immediate referral to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for breach of the Principles contained in the SRA Handbook version 8, published on 1st October 2013.

I trust this will not be necessary, and look forward to receiving a fully compliant letter that covers the areas listed above that were not compliant with the Practice Direction in due course.


I look forward to your response.
Yours faithfully

whaqqer

After printing my response and getting ready to post it, I have reviewed the letter received from Gladstones. It states 'Final Reminder' on it. My question is, is this an actual LBCCC that I should respond to or just another letter to be filed?
The letter is from Gladstones and not a Debt Recovery firm on headed paper.

Quentin

What does it say about court action?

whaqqer

Hi Quentin,

It says they may be instructed to issue legal proceedings against me in the County Court. To prevent such action, we invite you to make payment immediately or contact us confirming your proposals in respect of this debt.

Coupon-mad

Does it ask for payment to a debt collector?

whaqqer

I have attached a link to the letter received.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f77q4iymc66533s/0343_001.pdf?dl=0

Umkomaas

whaqqer wrote: »

I have attached a link to the letter received.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f77q4iymc66533s/0343_001.pdf?dl=0

.....'we may now be instructed to commence legal proceedings' ......

This isn't a LBC and can be ignored. The next letter may be a LBC. Deal with that if it happens.

whaqqer

Thanks for all your quick responses on this board, an amazing group of people.

Thought I may have jumped the gun slightly, but at least my response to the next letter is already prepared now!