Atlip Centre Wembley - Letter Before Claim Gladstone Solicitors

supermario38

Coupon-mad said:

Yes. That is what it advises. No-one said you'd got it wrong because you said you've done all that already. Good.

There wasn't anything to add.  The simple steps for when you get the court claim are already in the NEWBIES thread.

I said you sounded surprised by the LBC:

I thought that was the end of it, until last week I received a Letter Before Claim court from Gladstone Solicitors demanding £170!

We weren't. It hadn't gone away.

This is why the NEWBIES thread covers what happens and what to do when.  

Ok thanks - so do I also need to tell the parking company about putting debt on hold for 30 days, as I haven't done that yet? (I only let the solicitors know this)?

KeithP

supermario38 said:

Coupon-mad said:

Yes. That is what it advises. No-one said you'd got it wrong because you said you've done all that already. Good.

There wasn't anything to add.  The simple steps for when you get the court claim are already in the NEWBIES thread.

I said you sounded surprised by the LBC:

I thought that was the end of it, until last week I received a Letter Before Claim court from Gladstone Solicitors demanding £170!

We weren't. It hadn't gone away.

This is why the NEWBIES thread covers what happens and what to do when.  

Ok thanks - so do I also need to tell the parking company about putting debt on hold for 30 days, as I haven't done that yet? (I only let the solicitors know this)?

No need to tell the parking company.

supermario38

KeithP said:

supermario38 said:

Coupon-mad said:

Yes. That is what it advises. No-one said you'd got it wrong because you said you've done all that already. Good.

There wasn't anything to add.  The simple steps for when you get the court claim are already in the NEWBIES thread.

I said you sounded surprised by the LBC:

I thought that was the end of it, until last week I received a Letter Before Claim court from Gladstone Solicitors demanding £170!

We weren't. It hadn't gone away.

This is why the NEWBIES thread covers what happens and what to do when.  

Ok thanks - so do I also need to tell the parking company about putting debt on hold for 30 days, as I haven't done that yet? (I only let the solicitors know this)?

No need to tell the parking company.

Ok thanks - I will leave it as it is for now then!

Umkomaas

Did you tell Gladstones specifically that you were seeking debt advice - those words?  They are required to put on hold any further action for a minimum of 30 days if so. But, there is no requirement for them to delay anything to enable you to receive a response to a SAR. 

Le_Kirk

supermario38 said:
Hello, 

I was following the newbie section.  It says to request a SAR and then let the solicitors know of this. 
Have I got this wrong then?

I was just pointing out that you missed out the step of the "30-day hold" due to seeking debt advice.

supermario38

Umkomaas said:

Did you tell Gladstones specifically that you were seeking debt advice - those words?  They are required to put on hold any further action for a minimum of 30 days if so. But, there is no requirement for them to delay anything to enable you to receive a response to a SAR. 

Yes I did- I used those specific words in an email to them which.

supermario38

Hi all, just an update on this case.

All went quiet from solicitors until last week they emailed saying the 30 days has passed and I need to pay within 30 days otherwise legal proceedings could occur!

Not sure if I should just pay this now and be done with the hassle.  Any tips?  Is it likely I will receive a court summons, and if so, could the cost increase in court and I could be ordered to pay more than the £170?

Thanks

UncleThomasCobley

supermario38 said:

Hi all, just an update on this case.

All went quiet from solicitors until last week they emailed saying the 30 days has passed and I need to pay within 30 days otherwise legal proceedings could occur!

Not sure if I should just pay this now and be done with the hassle.  Any tips?  Is it likely I will receive a court summons, and if so, could the cost increase in court and I could be ordered to pay more than the £170?

Why do you want to pay the scammers? Why do you think you now owe them £100 plus another £70 plucked from thin air? You will never receive a court summons for an alleged debt to a scammer as the sis not a criminal matter. You may receive a court claim as this is a civil matter. Big difference.

If this even reached a hearing before a judge, the fake added £70 would not be allowed as you would only be liable for the original £100 PCN. However, as most of the victims who follow the advice given here end up winning, either because the scammers discontinue before it gets in front of a judge or their claims are dismissed for any multitude of reasons, why would you want to give up and just fund the scammers with your hard earned money?

It sounds like you have now received a second LoC. Can you show us a redacted copy of the letter?

Coupon-mad

supermario38 said:

Hi all, just an update on this case.

All went quiet from solicitors until last week they emailed saying the 30 days has passed and I need to pay within 30 days otherwise legal proceedings could occur!

Not sure if I should just pay this now and be done with the hassle.  Any tips?  Is it likely I will receive a court summons, and if so, could the cost increase in court and I could be ordered to pay more than the £170?

Eh? There is no Summons.

We win cases.  Most are likely to be struck out WITHOUT A HEARING this year.

This is simple to defend and win when the claim form (not 'summons') arrives.  And if you were in the 1% who lose, you'd be ordered to pay LESS THAN THE CLAIM.

This is already made clear in the NEWBIES thread.  Gladstones cases aren't easily lost!  Don't blink now!

supermario38

UncleThomasCobley said:

supermario38 said:

Hi all, just an update on this case.

All went quiet from solicitors until last week they emailed saying the 30 days has passed and I need to pay within 30 days otherwise legal proceedings could occur!

Not sure if I should just pay this now and be done with the hassle.  Any tips?  Is it likely I will receive a court summons, and if so, could the cost increase in court and I could be ordered to pay more than the £170?

Why do you want to pay the scammers? Why do you think you now owe them £100 plus another £70 plucked from thin air? You will never receive a court summons for an alleged debt to a scammer as the sis not a criminal matter. You may receive a court claim as this is a civil matter. Big difference.

If this even reached a hearing before a judge, the fake added £70 would not be allowed as you would only be liable for the original £100 PCN. However, as most of the victims who follow the advice given here end up winning, either because the scammers discontinue before it gets in front of a judge or their claims are dismissed for any multitude of reasons, why would you want to give up and just fund the scammers with your hard earned money?

It sounds like you have now received a second LoC. Can you show us a redacted copy of the letter?

My bad, I meant the Court claim (I am not too clued up with all of this as you may tell!)

I actually didn't receive any letters; just an email from Gladstones saying the below (this is after I submitted the SAR and asked them to put on hold for 30 days):

"Good afternoon

 Thank you for your email, the content of which is noted and apologies for our late response.

 Your email confirmed you were seeking debt advice and that our case be put on hold for 30 days. We have since heard nothing more from you or indeed from a debt management company?

 Our Client is therefore satisfied the case against you should proceed unless the debt owing is discharged in full. 

 To ensure no further action is taken, you should make payment no later than 30 days from the date of this correspondence.

 In the event we do not receive payment within the time scale specified, our Client reserves all its rights including the right to commence Court proceedings, without further reference to you"