SMart Parking Ltd. POPLA appeal lost, now debtors

Redx

No problem

There will be no bailiffs unless a court order was granted, meaning smart would have to win in court and even then only if you failed to pay

This is an alleged debt, so no negotiation is possible

Ignore the debt collectors, they cannot do anything to you

Umkomaas

A couple of web searches yesterday came back with advice about when I can and cannot let a Bailiff in and I went straight into panic mode!

You will never have a bailiff knock on your door unless you ignore a court claim, or you defend, but lose, then ignore the cost order awarded against you and not pay by its deadline.

You're never, ever, likely to face the possibility.

Ralph-y

"Citizens Advice came back with help on how to negotiate with the debtors rather than anything specific about how to stand up to the fine,"


Citizens Advice can be very good for lots of issues ...


however when it come to private parking issues they are hopeless and can make things worse


Ralph:cool:

KeithP

JoJoGrays wrote: »

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BrownTrout

You dont need to negotiate with DRP...

JoJoGrays

Hi guys, so I have ignored the debt collectors letters and today I received a Letter Before Claim from CST Law asking for a reply or payment within 30 days. Also enclosed is a form to complete asking if I agree I owe, I owe some but not all, I don’t know or I dispute. It also includes Annex 2 Standard Financial Statement asking lots of questions about my income. I would appreciate your advice on whether I need to complete and return all of this or continue to ignore? Recap - I have proof of payment for the parking but with incorrect registration, lost appeal. Thanks and Merry Christmas! X

Redx

Do not ignore an LoC , LoC is dealt with in the newbies faq sticky thread post 2

Do not fill the forms in either

If you have not done so already , email a SAR to the DPO at the PPC and attach a copy of the LoC and a copy of the V5C or a redacted but recent utility bill as proof of I D under the GDPR law , to obtain all your data , ideally do it today , 10 minutes work

Reply to cst law and tell them to place the matter on hold pending debt management advice

Then start preparing for a court claim , but wait until after the new year for the preparation , get the holidays out of the way first

Le_Kirk

Don't complete the financial forms. You could reply (advice in the NEWBIE sticky post # 2) denying all debt and you will see them in court or just denying all debt.

JoJoGrays

Thank you for the info. I have not had any time today but will get on to it asap, regards.

JoJoGrays

To confirm, I have today sent an email to DPO at PPC requesting SAR and also sent a letter to CST acknowledging receipt of their letter before claim, asking them to place the matter on hold pending debt management advice.

In the meantime I will familiarise myself with the sticky threads including the PD but will without doubt need your help in the new year.

Thanks JJ