Letter of claim DCB Legal Ltd

sam1128Uk

Hello,

I've received letter of claim from DCB Legal Ltd and i've two questions.

1. Is the template below is correct one?
2. Do i just use their website to respond  or send letter by 1st class or email them?

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" 

Gr1pr

Email the response template seen in the newbies sticky thread in announcements near the top of the forum,  second post 

sam1128Uk

Just to confirm this one right?

sam1128Uk

what should happens next i've emailed DCB Legal?

Coupon-mad

But I answered that exact same question an hour ago on another thread like yours. 

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81367084/#Comment_81367084

Please read threads like yours.  

sam1128Uk

Have received below email: I will ignore it until their next move. 

We write in response to your correspondence received in our office on 21st March 2025.  

The sum added is a contribution to the actual costs incurred by our Client as a result of your non-payment. Our Client’s employees have spent time and material attempting to recover the debt. This is not our Client’s usual business and the resources could have been better spent in other areas of the business. Had you of paid as per the Contract, there would have been no need for recovery action so the amount due would not have increased.  
Please note, the HMRC ‘VAT Supply and Consideration manual’ (VATSC06140), which was last updated on 02 September 2020, confirmed that Parking Charges fall out of the scope of VAT.  
As per your request, your file will remain on hold for 30 days from the date of this email. After which, payment of the outstanding balance of £170.00 will be due. Failure to make payment will result in a Claim being issued against you without any further reference.   
Payment can be made via bank transfer to our designated client account: -  

• Account Name: DCB Legal Ltd Client Account    

• Sort Code: 20-24-09    

• Account Number: 60964441  

You must quote the correct case reference (XXXXXXX) when making payment. If you do not, we may be unable to correctly allocate the payment. If further action is taken by us as a result of an incorrect reference being quoted, you will be liable for any further fees or costs incurred.  
Alternatively, you can contact DCB Legal Ltd on 0203 838 7038 to make payment over the telephone.

Coupon-mad

Not wanting to report them to HMRC for VAT concerns? As seen on dozens of threads with the exact same reply?

Search the forum for any unusual word:

"Had you of paid as per the Contract, there would have been no need for recovery action so the amount due would not have increased.  
Please note, the HMRC ‘VAT Supply and Consideration manual’ (VATSC06140), which was last updated on 02 September 2020, confirmed that Parking Charges fall out of the scope of VAT. "

sam1128Uk

Update on the case:

• Received claim form last friday and have done AOS through MCOL portal.
• Drafting defence now and will send it on friday by email. (ClaimResponses.CNBC@justice.gov.uk)

I reached TK Maxx and requested them to cancel this claim but they emailed me they have not heard from the  management company also euro car park is no longer the parking management company who I have this claim from. 

Coupon-mad

So it looks like ECP were kicked out?

Mention that in your paragraph 3 facts.

sam1128Uk

Claim response emailed with pdf attachment  and have got an automated response. 

How soon I should expect MCO to be updated?

Le_Kirk

It's taking weeks just now; just keep checking your MCOL status page.