SSB Law - failed cavity wall insulation claims - anyone in the same boat?

darksky12

ykhan16 said:

darksky12 said:

It is near impossible to get out of paying the defendants costs. If the courts thought it was illegal they wouldn't have issued Charging Orders against people's properties. The only thing that can be done is try to negotiate a settlement with the defendants lawyers and then try to go claim against SSB LAW through SRA and a negligence case.

I came to the same conclusion and decided I had to pay off the costs in full. I am going to be applying for a mortgage soon and dont want this hanging over my head. I will hopefully get the certificate of satisfaction from the courts today which I can share with the credit reference agencies. Its not ideal and it will stay on my credit history for a couple of years but its the best outcome I can get in the current situation.

I agree with alix- we do need to come together on this. Rather than trying to get into whatsapp groups etc can someone create a Facebook group and then share the link. I'm sure many hundreds of people are affected so this might be the best way to reach out and bring people in.

Out of interest, how much did you have to pay?

 

ykhan16

darksky12 said:

Out of interest, how much did you have to pay?

 

The judgement was for ~£3.4K but by the time I paid it was ~£3.6K because of the interest. Its a lot of money for me but i'm sure some people are having to pay much more- I cant imagine how they must be feeling.

Tuxes

dailypray said:

Hi guys, you can message me on my Instagram s.kauzer and leave ur number and I can pass you onto the admin of that WhatApp group. Also in relation to N244 form you need to put ‘I am asking the judge to put aside the judgement that was set on the (date). And if the court can put aside the matter stayed in relation to the writ of control issued’. Some of us did this and the court rejected it. They did accept mine, paused the enforcement action and gave me a hearing date. However after a lot of thought and receiving a threatening email from RSA’s solicitors saying if I don’t withdraw the application then I will have added court fees from their side. Hence I paid in full as they didn’t accept settlement either. But I did pay under protest meaning I don’t accept the liability of this debt but I am paying under compulsion. 

The main reason I did this because I didn’t want the amount to increase and have a charging order on my property which they can quickly do if no payments are made. Anyone owning assets need to be careful. However if you don’t own any assets I would say speak to CAB and get 60 breathing space and then set up arrangement with them which is affordable. We have a meeting with Hugh James next week to see if there is any way to recover this money. I will try keeping you guys updated.

I have left a message on your instagram but didn’t leave my number as I’m not really familiar with the app/messages and pressed enter before I put my number in. I sent the message on Friday, please assist as to how can leave my number to join the WhatsApp group. Also did you get an answer from the solicitors (Hugh James). SSB have refused to give me an update at all since Friday despite repeated calls. I just called again and was promised a call back “urgently” the worst part is not knowing how much I owe and what stage it is with RSA, if at all.

alix123456789

Same here, haven’t recieved a call back from SSB, I was told find a good barrister to fight this case? Also pls update on which group will be best to go forward together.  The amount many of us have been issued is huge 

FazPatel

If anyone from Northwest area please can message me. 

Tuxes

ykhan16 said:

darksky12 said:

Out of interest, how much did you have to pay?

 

The judgement was for ~£3.4K but by the time I paid it was ~£3.6K because of the interest. Its a lot of money for me but i'm sure some people are having to pay much more- I cant imagine how they must be feeling.

Was this a payment on account of costs? Or the final costs? Have you contacted the defendant solicitors to see if these are the final costs via your legal representation?

ykhan16

Tuxes said:

Was this a payment on account of costs? Or the final costs? Have you contacted the defendant solicitors to see if these are the final costs via your legal representation?

Not really sure what you mean. These are the defendants legal costs which you have to pay since you didnt win the judgement.

superbigal

Some sort of irony in wanting compo from the compo chasers when you were likely not entitled to compo in the 1st place.

alix123456789

Any further update or hope in the matter pls share 

Joto2

My elderly parents received letters yesterday from the High Court Enforcement Group chasing a massive amount of money after SSB dropped their case earlier this year.  My parents didn't even want to pursue the claim but were coerced into it in the first instance and then later told they would have to pay huge costs if they pulled out. The way they have been treated is shocking. And now they have just over a week to pay a huge amount of money. Can someone please advise what the form is I can complete for breathing space while I try to sort this mess out for them.

And can someone add me to the WhatsApp group mentioned or tell me how to join please.
Thanks