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Excel parking fines at the property I live in

I live in an apartment building that has underground gated carpark. I have a permit to park there as part of my rent. The permit slid off my dashboard and I didn’t drive for 2 days and got 2 fines. I have previously proven to them that I have a valid permit but they don’t care as it wasn’t displayed. I’ve already sent an appeal as the keeper with the similar template from the pinned post. What can I expect? Do I have a chance to win court?

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  • Gr1pr
    Gr1pr Posts: 11,325 Forumite
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    Definitely not fines,  just invoices from Excel Parking 

    Check the terms and conditions of your lease or rental agreement 

    You can expect rejection

    To win in court requires them to issue a Money Claim via the MCOL system,  pay the fee,  jump through hoops, pay a hearing fee and convince the judge on legal grounds and on signage etc

    You would defend based on your lease or rental agreement etc

    A judge would decide the outcome 

    Everyone has a chance,  but there is not enough information about your case,  but residential cases are complicated,  no simple answers,  definitely no one liner yes or no replies 
  • Half_way
    Half_way Posts: 7,614 Forumite
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    Ypu need yo check your rental/lease to see what it says about parking, forget the permit or any signage, what dies your rental say?
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  • Coupon-mad
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    I live in an apartment building that has underground gated carpark. I have a permit to park there as part of my rent. The permit slid off my dashboard and I didn’t drive for 2 days and got 2 fines. I have previously proven to them that I have a valid permit but they don’t care as it wasn’t displayed. I’ve already sent an appeal as the keeper with the similar template from the pinned post. What can I expect? Do I have a chance to win court?
    Certainly. You will never pay this.

    Wow, I'd never live where Excel are on site. This is no place for car drivers.
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  • Le_Kirk
    Le_Kirk Posts: 25,613 Forumite
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    I live in an apartment building that has underground gated car park. 
    Were Excel already in place when you moved in?  If not, how and when was the consultation and ballot conducted in line with the Landlord and Tenant Act?  If they were already there, can you discuss with other renters/tenants/leaseholders when the ballot took place?
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