OR lost my expenses document.

The_doctor

I am currently bankrupt, long story, but a big relief and hopefully a fresh start.

Anyway, I had the interview, filled in the living expenses questionnaire and heard nothing, I then received a letter saing the OR had lost my original document and could I do it again? A I legally obliged to have to fill in a second form as it was their error?

Just wondering where I stand.

Many thanks

JCS1

You are legally obliged to cooperate with the OR, so yes.


If you don't co-operate, they can apply to the courts to have your discharge from BR suspended until you do.

National_Debtline

Hi The_doctor


Although it is an inconvenience for you, you are obliged to cooperate with the OR. That means you'll have to complete the form again. Failure to cooperate can mean your discharge from bankruptcy is postponed.


Best wishes


Susie
@natdebtline

ToxtethO'Grady

You're are expected to co-operate with the OR as this is one of the duties of a bankrupt so if you don't they may suspend your discharge until you do...however you have a good reason to complain if they do...


My advice would be to fill in the form again and this may stand you in good stead with the OR if your budget/ expenses come up for a review again before discharge.


You can complain about it being lost and the implications for data protection and the Information Commissioner is the best source of advice around that

MEM62

The_doctor wrote: »

Am I legally obliged to have to fill in a second form as it was their error?

Just wondering where I stand.

Regardless of the legal standing the practical standing is that the OR cannot assess your circumstances without this. No matter who's error it was, do you really want an adversarial relationship with the OR?

Pragmatism will be your friend in this situation.