Patricia Pearl - Small Claims Procedure - A Practical Guide


An excellent guide for the layperson in how to use the County Court - a must if you are intending to start a claim.

£19.99 + £1.50 (P&P)




Last Will and Testament Kit


Make a legally valid will without the fuss and expense of a solicitor - includes a full step-by-step guide.

£9.99 + £1.50 (P&P)

BAILIFFS - The Law and Your Rights

Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.

The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.

£13.95 + £2.00 (P&P)


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    Default Direct Debit Guarantee - worthless?

    not sure where to post, so it's in here as it's Nationwideicon related.

    Essentially my dilemma is this.

    Southern Electric changed date of my direct debiticon without telling me, they attempt to take money, Nationwide bounce and charge me £30

    Nationwide are saying it's not covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee as no money ever left my account.

    Southern Electric are insisting they sent a letter informing me of the changed date. I never had that letter !!! If I had I would have told them not to take the money as at that point in the month the account is empty. Southern Electric are refusing to refund the charge, as the fact that their system shows a letter was "sent out" is enough.

    So I'm between a rock & a hard place and £30 out of pocket, which at this point in time is significant to me.

    HELP !!!! Who is actually responsible ?? or is this some grey area that falls outside of the Direct Debit Guarantee and just another case of organisations taking more money from those who can least afford it


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    Default Re: Direct Debit Guarantee - worthless?

    direct debiticon Guarantee Scheme does not cover when a payment is bounced. It only covers you when it is PAID and there is an error. I agree with you that the DD Guarantee Scheme is flawed.


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    Default Re: Direct Debit Guarantee - worthless?

    oh well, guess I'll have to change Electricity supplier and leave a £30 balance with Southern ******* Electric

    note to self - NEVER use direct debits again


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    Default Re: Direct Debit Guarantee - worthless?

    Quote Originally Posted by MajorPaine View Post
    oh well, guess I'll have to change Electricity supplier and leave a £30 balance with Southern ******* Electric

    note to self - NEVER use direct debits again
    Hint hint: Bank charges reclaim with bank


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    Default Re: Direct Debit Guarantee - worthless?

    did successfully claim back a few years ago - will have to dust off the letters and start again....



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