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.
Yes - I used the letter templates from this site which said:
"For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to stress that I do not accept your offer under the terms stated in your letter. I request, once again, that you return to me all charges imposed on this account, totalling £XXX.XX, and without further conditions of acceptance being attached."
What I am in the process of doing is sending a letter to Cobbetts as follows:-
Re XXXXXX v National Westminster Bank Account number XXXXXXXX Claim 7QZ 37097 Filed via MCOL XX/XX/XXXX
It has come to my attention that as of XX/XX/XXXX that an allocation questionnaire may not be required in this case.
I am mindful that the vast majority of claims with which you are currently dealing and in order to more speedily resolve this matter, I am willing to accept the sum of £xxxx. I do not agree to waive my rights in respect of any other actions, nor do I agree to a clause of confidentiality.
I hope to hear from you very soon so that a reasonable conclusion to this claim might be achieved. I am sure that the courts would approve of our settling this matter in a timely manner and without their further intervention.
For your records I enclose another copy of my schedule of charges. And I look forward to hearing from you.
It may not have any effect but I do not see what harm it will do.
19/04/2007 They sent a letter which misspelled our surname, contained unacceptable terms and conditions and missed off the daily interest. They also enclosed a cheque which had a misspelled surname which rendered it invalid!
19/04/2007 We phoned to inform them of their errors, and they said they'd resend the letter and cheque a.s.a.p. including the daily interest
20/04/2007 They sent us a 100% offer but that referenced the unacceptable terms of their previous letter. They also included their 100% cheque
20/04/2007 They phoned and we informed them of the unacceptable terms, and they said they'd resend the letter a.s.a.p. without the unacceptable terms
25/04/2007 They sent us a 100% offer without the unacceptable terms of their previous letter