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URGENT - collection order recieved from magistrates court
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Opening and reading the letter is of no relevance and is not a crime. Just send it back as before maybe with a covering note stating that the person named does not live there. Have your tenancy agreement and docs handy in case anyone does turn up.0
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If its not you named in the letters, then its not your problem.
You are best advised having nothing to do with the proceedings whatsoever, if county court bailiffs come looking for this person, simply tell them they no longer reside there.
They may ask you for ID, its your choice to show it to them or not.
Just return the letters as "not at this address" and have no more to do with it, do not get dragged into someone elses problems.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free wannabe, Credit file and ratings, and Bankruptcy and living with it boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.For free non-judgemental debt advice, contact either Stepchange, National Debtline, or CitizensAdviceBureaux.Link to SOA Calculator- https://www.stoozing.com/soa.php The "provit letter" is here-https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2607247/letter-when-you-know-nothing-about-about-the-debt-aka-prove-it-letter0 -
Opening and reading the letter is of no relevance and is not a crime. Just send it back as before maybe with a covering note stating that the person named does not live there. Have your tenancy agreement and docs handy in case anyone does turn up.
A relative of ours opened someones mail (long story) and a solicitor told them in no uncertain terms that it was in fact a crime.0 -
A relative of ours opened someones mail (long story) and a solicitor told them in no uncertain terms that it was in fact a crime.
Unless you tell us the whole story then all people can say is that generally speaking you're wrong.
It's only an offence if you intend to act to the recipients detriment.
The OP hasn't done that.0 -
Or do I let bailiffs arrive playing coy and tell them that person doesn’t live here .
If you were a debt adviser, then you'll know what happens. And you'll know that you are just wasting the bailiffs time by allowing them to make the wasted journey coming to see you.
Did you have a bad experience when you were a DA and this is some sort of karma - or do you just have time on your hands to post here?Unlike some here, I am not omniscient. If I am wrong correct me. I won't take offence.
The law is like an ocean - have a swim but don't drown.0
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