Parking fine recurring letter

KeithP

callum87 said:

...I shall send this recorded delivery over the weekend.

Never ever send anything to a parking company, their solicitors or debt collectors using any service that requires a signature.

All that does is give the intended recipient the opportunity to not sign and hence refuse delivery.

All you have then is proof of non-delivery. Not quite what you want.

If you want or need to use Royal Mail, then send it by standard first class post obtaining a free Certificate of Posting from the Post Office counter. The item is deemed delivered two working days later.

Keep that Certificate of Posting as proof.

Coupon-mad

Certainly do NOT send anything to muppets from this industry signed-for; and never over a bank holiday weekend - when Royal Mail doesn't deliver!

The advice doesn't tell you to post it.

You don't need a link, which is why we haven't given one (giving links on THIS forum is terrible form and doesn't help new posters who then have no idea where to find it again or how to hop there).

Did you miss my signature?

callum87

Thanks.

i just presumed once the LBC letter arrived I would notify you lovely people and you would point me in the right direction/way to respond.

unless I am missing something (apologies if I am) but I am unsure which way to turn/ and or how to form a response confidently with what grounds.

i want to get this right and not make a hash of it.

thanks in advance. And apologies for any frustration caused.

nopcns

The second post in the Newbies/FAQ thread advises on the next steps after receiving an LoC.

Coupon-mad

Which is where I signposted you to already but we regulars won't provide a link to an Announcement thread (for the good reasons I stated above).  

You'll be so much more confident when you discover how easy it is to click around from thread to thread without opening a dozen tabs & getting confused.

See my signature. Less than a second till you can be searching the NEWBIES thread for the acronym LBC.

callum87

Morning,

spent a while digging around newbie post. (Thank you)

to my understanding, the below response template would be best (sent via email).

would I incorporate the marine bylaws in this when I annotate?

DO NOT SEND A LETTER.


Here's a more generic one to the solicitor (or operator if they sent the LOC themselves):

Dear Sirs,

Your Ref. ############
Proposed Legal Proceedings
Claimant: xxxxxx xxxxxxxx Ltd

I refer to your your letter of claim.

I confirm that my address for service for the time being - assuming you don't faff about and delay any claim - is as follows, and any older address must be erased from your records:
[Correct address here]

The alleged debt is disputed and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.

I am sourcing and seeking independent debt advice and as such, I formally request that this matter be put on hold for an additional 30 days, in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims 2017 ('the PAP').

I note that the amount being claimed has increased by a hugely exaggerated amount which the Government called "extorting money from motorists".

Don't send me your usual blather about that.
I have two questions, and under the PAP I am entitled to specific answers:

1. Am I to understand that the additional £70 represents what you lot dress up as a 'Debt Recovery' fee, and if so, is this nett or inclusive of VAT? If the latter, would you kindly explain why I am being asked to pay the operator’s VAT?

2. With regard to the principal alleged PCN sum: Is this damages, or will it be pleaded as consideration for parking?

Yours faithfully


Appreciate all your help so far.