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Parking "fine" by Text

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  • Patfig
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    So now Moorside have my address so any mail should come to me.

  • Coupon-mad
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    No. You need to tell them to erase the old address, as you saw when you read the LBC response in post 2 of the NEWBIES thread.

    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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  • Patfig
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    OK so they now have my details and today they emailed me the following

    We write in relation to the above matter. 

    While you state that the location is subject to airport byelaws, this does not invalidate the charge. The PCN was issued for a breach of contractual terms, clearly communicated through signage at the site. Our client is entitled to pursue the outstanding balance on this basis.

    By entering and parking the vehicle on our client's private land, you agreed to enter into a contract with our client and to be bound by the terms and conditions of that contract. The terms and conditions were clearly displayed at the entrance and in prominent places within the car park. Due to your failure to comply with the terms and conditions, our client has issued the PCN therefore if we are instructed to issue a claim the reason would be for Unpaid parking charges/breach of contract.

     

    Considering the evidence, we hold we must advise that the PCN and its associated processes are in line with industry standards and are compliant with our clients Accredited Trade Association’s code of practice.

    In relation to your comments regarding keeper liability, we note that this Parking Charge was issued as a Non-Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Non-PoFA) Notice to Keeper. Liability is pursued on the reasonable assumption that the registered hirer was the driver at the time of the event where no driver details have been provided. While you are under no obligation to identify the driver, the absence of driver details does not automatically invalidate the Parking Charge.

    You remian liable as the hirer of the vehicle.

     

    We ask that you make the full payment of £170.00 within 7 days of receipt of this email.

     

  • Patfig
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    So do I wait for a letter now or reply to their email and politely decline their very kind offer?

  • Jame4ters
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    I wouldn’t contact them. They are clearly trying it on and hoping you cave in

  • Patfig
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    Another message from them today

    We recently wrote to you about an unpaid parking charge on behalf of our client, APCOA (UK) Limited. As yet, we haven't heard from you or received payment.

    Amount outstanding

    £170.00

    Total amount you currently owe

    Reference

    *********

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  • Gr1pr
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    As long as you have given them your current address, IGNORE THEM !

  • Patfig
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    It was a hire car anyway so the address is that of the hire company

  • Coupon-mad
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    No it isn't…? Surely they are writing to you not the hire company?

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