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debtfreejourney
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I submitted a CCA request to a DCA who advised me the debt was unenforceble due to them not being able to find/forward the relevant documentation.
Following this I sent a letter with a settlement figure which would be gifted by family, for the purpose of settling this debt. In my letter I explained that due to not having any assets of value, living in rented property, in receipt of benefits and having a long term mental health problem which affects my ability to work ( I only work a few hours per week thus limiting my income). I also acknowledged I understood the debt was unenforceble.
They have replied asking for GP letters, copies of prescriptions or debt and mental health evidence form and an SOA and wanting further information on how my condition impacts on my ability to make payments/ manage my finances etc ( which it doesn't....it just means I work fewer hours).
Could anyone advise how to proceed? It is advisable to give them as much information as possible so they can decide if to accept my offer? Is there any legal requirement to send in what they've asked for etc? The stress of gathering all the information they want feels massively overwhelming :-\ ( I don't cope well with anything like this I'm afraid)
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Following this I sent a letter with a settlement figure which would be gifted by family, for the purpose of settling this debt. In my letter I explained that due to not having any assets of value, living in rented property, in receipt of benefits and having a long term mental health problem which affects my ability to work ( I only work a few hours per week thus limiting my income). I also acknowledged I understood the debt was unenforceble.
They have replied asking for GP letters, copies of prescriptions or debt and mental health evidence form and an SOA and wanting further information on how my condition impacts on my ability to make payments/ manage my finances etc ( which it doesn't....it just means I work fewer hours).
Could anyone advise how to proceed? It is advisable to give them as much information as possible so they can decide if to accept my offer? Is there any legal requirement to send in what they've asked for etc? The stress of gathering all the information they want feels massively overwhelming :-\ ( I don't cope well with anything like this I'm afraid)
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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Of course there is no legal requirement to do anything, you have asked for something, siting these reasons why, they now want proof from you, they won’t just take your word for it, you must be prepared to back up your claim unfortunately.
As the debt is unenforceable why not just walk away.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 -
sourcrates said:Of course there is no legal requirement to do anything, you have asked for something, siting these reasons why, they now want proof from you, they won’t just take your word for it, you must be prepared to back up your claim unfortunately.
As the debt is unenforceable why not just walk away.Exactly, I’d just walk away.
Imo they’re trying to put pressure on you by asking for all of this evidence. While they can ask for it, given its unenforceable I’d just walk away.
How much is the debt and what did you offer, just out of interest?August 2019: £28.8k
November 2020: £0 (0% interest)
My debt free diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/77330320#Comment_77330320
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Just walk away - the burden off your shoulders when you do will be immense & will help your mental health. I've done it & it feels great. Good luck.0
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