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  1. Many thanks for your reply. How can we prove that my husband isnt liable ? He took over the day to day running of the business although his dad was still owner, so all the creditors are coming after him. If going to see a solicitor or accountant would sort it out definately we'd consider it although goodness knows where we'd find the money, but I've asked on every forum, Business Debtline, etc.. and they all say he shouldnt be liable but not definate. If we knew for definate it would be worth standing our ground, but if not we run the risk of court proceedings and even bigger debts. Got an appointment with CAB on wed but been told they probably wont help with this and just dont know where to go from there. Complaining to OFT may help to get Scottish power to back off but just so worried how to really deal with these people. Other major concern is the address they keep using is his father's address, and so worried that they'll start turning up there or somehow get hold of the tel number (it's ex-directory) we're trying to keep this from his widow as she's very ill herself. Could give them our address but then that's giving them another person to get their teeth into. All such a nightmare, dont know what to do for the best .....
  2. Definately no funds in the estate, but my husband worked with his dad, did seprate tax returns but think they's just say it his responsibilty. No partnership existed on paper, but going to be very difficult to prove, in a way that may get this lot of our backs. They seem to be all guns blazing type sort of company. Just trying to find out from anyone with dealings with them if it is a lot of hot air or they say we'll start court proceedings they mean it ? Many thanks for your reply
  3. So pleased to find this thread. Hubbie has just closed his late father's business, owes £329 to Scottish Power. He cannot clear the debt and as they represent only about 1% of total debt, we have to treat them pro-rata with any available funds (my husbands wages!) He's moved out of the premises they are no longer a priority debt as if they cut him off it's not going to be a problem. We've been told this by Debtline. We sent them a letter explaining problem, advising them of arranged meetings with CAB & CCCS (charitable debt mgmt plan company) this month and sent a token payment of £10. This they have cashed and on the second charming letter from Sterling Collections they record this payment as the debt has dropped to £319. But they are threatening "Notice of court proceedings & impending default" and very cheekily refer continuing non-payment (they've clearly shown on their own paperwork that a payment has been processed!) How serious are these Sterling Collections, are these threats just bully boy tactics it hope of scaring the living daylights out of you (it's working pretty well have to say!!) or do they follow through fairly promptly after this ? Not going to pay up, we can, any available funds has to be distributed pro-rata and with their 1% they aint going to be getting big amounts. We are hoping to setup DMP but I think these guys are going to be the monsters in the pack. Any info of this lot very much appreciated. Many thanks
  4. Hi Can find lots of info on Commercial Lease forfeiture when the tenant has not paid rent and the landlord ceases lease & kicks them out but what about when the property has been handed back & signed for and you still owe the rent ? The lease(ended back in 2000) then changed to rental was in fathers name, he has now died and the son has closed the company down and ceased trading. The landlord insisted on office space being decorated etc which it has now been and all now passed back over to them. We have already told them that we are checking into liablility and they've been very nice about it, but we are desperate to find out whether the son is liable to pay the rent and what lengths they will go to get it (it's less than £2000) or whether we can stick to our guns and say they have to go after father's estate, which essentially has nothing in it. Any advice very gladly recieved
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