Secure Parking Solutions - failed appeal. Do I have hope?

Ralph-y

who was the letter off

oldernonethewiser

V8VVRR said:

James_Poisson said:

Sorry can't see anything in that POPLA appeal that will work POPLA don't consider mitigation or what happened on the day only process, procedure, signage, contracts etc.

Also you keep using the terms "fine" and "penalty" you won't find those definitions on any sign or paperwork, and using them when communicating with the landlord for example legitimises the charges and they are unlikely to help in my experience.

I had almost forgotten about this fine until I received a reminder this morning via letter.

It’s still £100. Do I just ignore this?

It is not a fine. 

Coupon-mad

Coupon-mad said:

Welcome!

• Should I raise the issue with the property manager or letting agent, since they failed to inform me?

Yes.

Search the forum for Jopson Homeguard.

That case is your authority. Read it. You'd win in court but not at POPLA as it isn't independent and doesn't apply the proper case law about unloading at residences.

Do NOT even try POPLA. Ignore it and the £170 threatograms. Forget the discount offer.

Read the 4th then 2nd posts of NEWBIES PLEASE READ THESE FAQS FIRST.

As above. You are ignoring the letters.

V8VVRR

Coupon-mad said:

Coupon-mad said:

Welcome!

• Should I raise the issue with the property manager or letting agent, since they failed to inform me?

Yes.

Search the forum for Jopson Homeguard.

That case is your authority. Read it. You'd win in court but not at POPLA as it isn't independent and doesn't apply the proper case law about unloading at residences.

Do NOT even try POPLA. Ignore it and the £170 threatograms. Forget the discount offer.

Read the 4th then 2nd posts of NEWBIES PLEASE READ THESE FAQS FIRST.

As above. You are ignoring the letters.

Yep. Got a 'Letter of Court' today from DCBLegal. I've messaged the landowner once again and will then find a solicitor's email to send the below, as per Post 2 of the sticky.

Dear Sirs,

Your ref: [insert reference number]

Proposed legal proceedings

Claimant: [insert name of parking company]

I refer to your letter of claim.

I confirm that my address for service for the time being is as follows, and any older address must be erased from your records:

[Insert correct address here]

You should revert to your client because the 'propensity to pay' score in my case is zero, so any claim is hopeless and a waste of the court fee (whether 'fronted' by your firm or not). Move on to weaker victims.

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

Yours faithfully,

V8VVRR

V8VVRR said:

Coupon-mad said:

Coupon-mad said:

Welcome!

• Should I raise the issue with the property manager or letting agent, since they failed to inform me?

Yes.

Search the forum for Jopson Homeguard.

That case is your authority. Read it. You'd win in court but not at POPLA as it isn't independent and doesn't apply the proper case law about unloading at residences.

Do NOT even try POPLA. Ignore it and the £170 threatograms. Forget the discount offer.

Read the 4th then 2nd posts of NEWBIES PLEASE READ THESE FAQS FIRST.

As above. You are ignoring the letters.

Yep. Got a 'Letter of Court' today from DCBLegal. I've messaged the landowner once again and will then find a solicitor's email to send the below, as per Post 2 of the sticky.

Dear Sirs,

Your ref: [insert reference number]

Proposed legal proceedings

Claimant: [insert name of parking company]

I refer to your letter of claim.

I confirm that my address for service for the time being is as follows, and any older address must be erased from your records:

[Insert correct address here]

You should revert to your client because the 'propensity to pay' score in my case is zero, so any claim is hopeless and a waste of the court fee (whether 'fronted' by your firm or not). Move on to weaker victims.

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

Yours faithfully,

Yep, the property owner can't do anything - the parking enforcement company refused to cancel.

I am struggling to find a solicitor's email address to send the above.

Coupon-mad

That's odd.

They are all on this forum if you search,

V8VVRR

Today I recieved a letter from HM Courts & Tribunal Service stating I may owe someone money. If I do not respond, the claimant could request a CCJ.

What now? With the initial appeals, I made some mistakes:

1. Said it was a friend helping move things in, and it was their car
2. Then stated I was the driver.

Am I out of luck?

ChirpyChicken

no just follow the newbies

Nellymoser

NEWBIES - POST 2  Small Claim scroll down to So, where to start dealing with a claim?

Post photo of Particulars of Claim, cover car reg any other personal details first.
Give issue date.

V8VVRR

Nellymoser said:

NEWBIES - POST 2  Small Claim scroll down to So, where to start dealing with a claim?

Post photo of Particulars of Claim, cover car reg any other personal details first.
Give issue date.

So, I received an official CCJ. Took 10 days to get to me.

DCB Legal Ltd
Civil & Commercial Litigation Solicitors

Direct House, Greenwood Drive
Manor Park, Runcorn
Cheshire, WA7 1UG

E: info@dcblegal.co.uk
T: 0203 434 6137
DX: 305618 TOTTENHAM 2

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 [Removed by Forum Team]

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Date: 15 January 2026

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COUNTY COURT JUDGMENT: PAY WITHIN ONE MONTH TO REMOVE FROM CREDIT FILE

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Dear [Removed by Forum Team],

RE:
Our Client: Secure Parking Solutions Ltd
Claim Number: [Removed by Forum Team]
Judgment Debt: £279.80
DCB Legal Reference:  [Removed by Forum Team]

We have written previously in relation to the above matter and you should already be aware, a County Court Judgment (“CCJ”) has now been entered against you on 02/01/2026 for the sum of £279.80 due to non-payment of the original debt.

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What it means to have a CCJ

Please be aware a CCJ, if not addressed promptly, can seriously affect your ability to obtain credit. This includes your ability to obtain a credit card, mortgage or loan, and could even affect your present or future employment.

A CCJ will remain on your credit file for a period of 6 years.

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URGENT ACTION: How to remove the CCJ

Please note you still have the opportunity to have the above CCJ removed from your credit file. However, you must take URGENT action. For the CCJ to be removed, it must be paid in full within one month of the date the Judgment was entered.

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What you need to do

Pay the sum of £279.80 in full by 01/02/2026. Payment can be made using the payment method detailed on this letter or by contacting our office to discuss alternative payment options. We will notify the Court that this payment has been made. The Court will then take steps to remove the CCJ from your credit file.

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Failure to pay in full

Should you fail to pay the full amount by the date given, your account may be passed to Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd for recovery.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 434 6137 if you have any queries regarding the content of this letter.

Should you be unsure of your legal position, you may wish to seek your own independent legal advice.

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Yours sincerely,

Sarah Ensall
Head of Bulk Litigation
DCB Legal Ltd

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So, I think I shot myself in the foot as I appealed way back, doing the wrong thing  - giving my new address + claiming I was the driver.

Out of luck?