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DCB Legal - letter of claim

bmx421
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Hi there, long story short I stayed at a hotel over 3 years ago. I got a parking ticket for the hotel. Tried to complain to the hotel but they were useless and didn't resolve anything. I ignored the debt collectors letters, then silence. Now I've started getting DCBL letters and now a LOC. I don't have any record of the hotel booking anymore. I have read the newbies thread but understand once it gets to this stage it's best to start a thread as advice can be rather bespoke. Can anyone please offer any advice on next steps?
Here is my latest letter.
Here is my latest letter.

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It may be worth contacting the hotel and asking for confirmation of your booking on that day. I would also complain to the hotel and email their management team to see if they can still cancel it.
There is a response to the LOC in the newbies thread.0 -
thanks @Duke1999. unfortunately the hotel is long gone so not much use there.
i emailed DCBlegal the standard LOC response. i have now received this reply along with an attachment picture of the vehicle at the time entering and leaving.
i found this sentence interesting "The signs on site would have clearly outlined the terms and conditions of the site." this makes me wander if they have pictures of this or not.
any advice on next steps would be much appreciated
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Wait for the inevitable N1SDT court claim pack from the CNBC in Northampton using MCOL to arrive in the post1
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DCB Legal have nothing. Await the claim, which is what you want. It's the easy end game!PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD0 -
I have to laugh withe these DCBL letters. YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED, YOU DO NOT OWE £170 .... IT'S RUBBISH
And they refer to court sanctions being imposed on you, just nasty little threats. It is the courts who should sanction this bunch given their timewasting antics and discontinue poor record
You will note they say the fake amount includes debt collector costs being £70. If you get a court claim you will find that they claim the £70 is for damages therefore misleading you and the court ... Judges do not like to be misled and can dismiss the case and award you costs.
No doubt DCBL will end up with their normal discontinue letter but not until next year, so play the game with DCBL and wait ..... DO NOT PAY A FAKE AMOUNT0 -
thanks guys will await the court pack1
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