Chasing debt from 2012

lky2k23

A new company took over the management of my flat in October 2018 and in doing so, took my opening balance from the closing balance of the old company. 
The closing balance included a 'confirmed disputed charge' from March 2012 of £384. 
The new company have advised I need to speak to the old company to resolve this.
Do I need to prove this debt? Can I be legally chased for this?
Thanks

lky2k23

Anyone able to help please? 

sourcrates

Hi,
There is a limitation period of six years for simple contract debts, however if they have taken the money, then I doubt you will get it back, disputed or not.
Yes you can legally be chased, statute barred is a defence you could use though.
However, like I said, if they have already taken the money, your on a sticky wicket.
Best to talk to them really.

Fighter1986

As you left it over six years to try reclaiming the money it is now statute barred and you have no legal recourse for the money.

Basically, if a similiar situation arises and you feel you're owed money that the other party aren't paying you, you need to sue them in small claims court within six years or you lose any legal right to the money. 

lky2k23

No I've not sent them the money. They're chasing me for the money that is sitting as an outstanding debt on my account.

PixelPound

So between March 2012 and October 2018 have you been paying management fees? 

Whilst the charge may be from 2012, unless the account was defaulted and closed then it will have been an account where you were in arrears and making payments for the fees each year, so not sure if the statute of limitation would apply.