i like the sound of that:D... would love to give him a slap but i would probably be locked up for it and not get away with a caution.... will contact my MP too

Hi Joncris, this would be via small claims court?

Hi 42 man, thanks for the promt response... ill do that.. it was Liam Byrne. ill have to check out who it is now...the purpose being for him to put pressure on the polce??

Firstly, apologies if i have posted this in the wrong forum but i wasnt exactly sure where it fitted, im sure it will be moved to an appropriate forum if its in the wrong place... last week during half term, my 13 year old son was attacked by a 30 year old adult male with a crook lock, whilst out playing with his three friends. The cause of the incident was pretty trivial, and it was actually one of the other lads who was repsonsible (by their own admittance). Any way, the upshot was this guy attacked my son with a crooklock, striking him on the arms and hand, pinned him up against a wall, made further threats of violence twoards him before throwing him over the garden wall. My son received cuts to his hands arms stomach and chest, and ended up with severe bruising and swelling to his arms and hands...had his trousers ripped, phone broken and trainers ruined by blood!!! and not to mention emotional trauma.. my son started to walk home bleeding and crying when a local resident stopped to ask if he was ok. the lady cleaned him up while her husband called the police. the police came to the house later and interviewed my son, and called the station to confirm that this was a section 47 assault. I may have the section 47 bit wrong but definately they called it assault.what else could it be!! It was 2 days before they arrested this particular individual. He admiitted the assault, but somehow this low life has only received a caution!!! i was fuming after the incident, but i am even more angry now.. how can this be?? surely not only is it assault but assault on a minor? Also, the police never rang and explained the outcome to myself or his mother, but told my 13 year old the outcome directly wihtout us being present...that doesnt seem right either. we have tried to contact the police since to ask about his damaged clothing and property but with no repsones... so, what are my options, i dont believe a caution was severe enough, and i want to know how he will be re-imbursed for his losses:confused:

i'm loving ya work guys:D

makes your blood boil.... this poor man was so distraught he felt he had no other way out ... how do these people sleep at night.... more power to CAGGERSthat have definately saved other from a similar fate as has been evident in many threads i have read over the last couple of years... take note regulators.. less talk more action!

as HMKHB said. the landlord is legally bound to protect your deposit in a deposit protection scheme, of which there are only a few providers. he should provide you with details of the scheme ha has placed it in, and all deatils relating to your deposit, within 14 days of your paying him this deposit. If he fails to do that, which clearly he has, then you can take action against him in the coiunty court who could award you 3 times the deposit you paid him

what shall i do... frankie and the classicals

Breaking down the walls of heart ache.. johnny johnson & the bandwagon.. keep the faith!!

did they investigate his grievances or just dismiss them?. When grievances are raised during disciplinary action, especially when they directly relate to the issue in question, the disciplinary action should be suspended until the grievances are fully investigated

hi timmy, the time frame for imrpovement after each warning seems very short to me, how can any demonstrate sustained improvement over such a short space of time?... did your friend appeal against the time frame for imrpovement as sidewinder suggested? you mentioned they gave a list of failings, did they also document the agreed imrpovement targets and how they would be measured and monitored? the whole process does sound unreasonable and there may be grounds for either unfair or maybe constructive dismissal. I believe generally tribunals will look to see if the statutory procedure has been followed and if the company's actions were reasonable...

i am sure that i have read tha if you can prove that you could hire a van at a more competitive rate then thats all they can charge, assuming they have the legitimate right to charge in the first instance. for instance they may say £500 for a van, when in actual fact you could prove you can get the ame van for say £100... i have seen taht somewher but cant remember where:confused:. will go and have a scout around

well said eyeballs:)

our love is getting stronger....Jason Knight... bit of northern soul keep the faith!

sent recorded delivery today... lets wait and see what gems they comeback with:rolleyes:

quite right... satute barred after 6 years

Thanks PGH & Bazaar, so a letter along these lines would be correct? of course adding the "i do not acknowledge any debt" ACCOUNT IN DISPUTE Your Reference: Client reference: Dear Sir or Madam, I must admit that I am rather bemused as to why this account has been passed to you, as it is in dispute with ***DCA*** and has been since ***Date*** Not only is this a breach of OFT collection guidelines, but also in breach of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and Data Protection Act 1998 As ***DCA*** is now in default of my Consumer Credit Act request, Office of Fair Trading Collection Guidelines and s10 Data Protection Act request, I consider this account to be in SERIOUS DISPUTE. As you are aware while my Consumer Credit Act request remains in default, enforcement action is NOT permitted; under s127 this constitutes a complete defence at law. Consequentially any legal action you pursue will be averred as both UNLAWFUL and VEXATIOUS. Now I would respectfully suggest that this account is returned to ***DCA*** for resolution of these defaults and breaches, as ***DCA*** cannot lawfully pursue any enforcement activities. If ***DCA***chooses to ignore my dispute and attempt enforcement, I will initiate legal action and file reports with the appropriate authorities, including, but not limited to, Trading Standards, Office of Fair Trading, Information Commissioners Office, Financial Ombudsman Service and possible court action. I hope that this will not be necessary and an acceptable solution can be accomplished. I would appreciate your due diligence in this matter. Yours faithfully

due to the fact that Equidebt failed to comply with a cca request and the acoount is therefor in dispute?.. sorry if thats a dumb question

heard nothing form these guys since december 2007,... they never complied with my CCA request sent in 2007, amn its been all quiet since...until yesterday! i had a letter from a company called Credit Ancillary Services, advising me that they have taken over this account and would i please send them approx 3k... equidebt were based in Wellesbourne Warwickshire, and funnily enough so are these guys... not an identical post code but wellesbourne is PRETTY small.. methinks it could be the same guys... well if my memory serves me correctly the account is unenforceable as the CCA request was never complied with, and that would apply to anyone else the acount was sold to (assuming it is actually a different company), or do i have to do the whole CCA request over again?

25 Miles.... edwinn starr... tis a choon!!!

hi wemouse, yes i would complain to the council. they are the ones who set the whole process in motion and they are responsible for the bailiffs actions as they are representing the council. The council failed to advise the bailffs that the liability was paid in full and recall the account. The bailiffs are unlawfully chasing and alleged debt that is in dispute, and are unlawfully adding fees to which they ar enot entitled The bailiffs are only entitled to the fee for their first visit and nothing more as the liability was paid in full at that point in time. they have no right to charge you for the second visit as this was down to the councils failure to notify them and you have proof that the debt was paid at that point. they cannot charge you for levy and cannot charge you for a van. so yes write to the council advising them of the bailiffs actions and attempts to apply charges to which they are not entitled and ask ethem to make sure the acount has been recalled as it is fully paid., Send the bailiffs another letter telling them you will pay for the first visist and nothing more as that is all they are legally entitled to. did you establish if the bailiff calling is a certified bailiff, and to the company he is representing? you also have the option to complain to the county courts issuing his certification if his practices are unlawful

have you involved your council tax office in this yet as it is they who appoint the bailiffs in the first instance. have the council recalled the account from the bailiffs as there is no outsanding liabiliy?..The bailiffs represent the council , and the council are equally responsible for the conduct of the bailiffs...

Hi Wemouse... as the others have said they cannot charge for levy if they havent levied goods, your van cant be levied as its for business.. nor can they charge you for a van to call to your house...

he he .. loving your work PGH

the boys are back in town.. thin lizzy