Good point, thanks. I'll check my rental agreement when I get home. I'm currently renting the property from a private landlord via a letting agents - I'm already planning on contacting them for any information they might be able to add (they've been very good so far), but I'll make sure I'm clear on what's in my lease first.

Ok, so when you say it's a speculative invoice, you mean they're just trying it on? I've read through a number of other threads and advice about tickets from PPCs, but I'm not sure if it makes a difference that I'm in a residents parking space rather than a shopping car park - after all, I want to keep using that particular space! How far can they take this if I don't pay? Some threads seem to say I run the risk of being taken to court. Thanks for the help

Hi, Here's a scan of the ticket (personal details blacked out). The reverse of the ticket is blank. ticket.pdf Thanks

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on a parking ticket I've received. I live in a block of flats and have an allocated parking bay. A permit was supplied, which I kept on my dashboard. However, I recently received a parking ticket from a private company, stating that the ticket was issued as no permit was displayed, and requesting £100 (£80 if paid within 14 days). I wrote to the company appealing the ticket, stating that I was parked in the correct bay and I do have a permit. This was rejected on the grounds that their ticket officer was unable to see my permit, and that their signage does state that permits must be clearly displayed on your windscreen at all times. (I've checked, and this wording is on the signage). They agreed that many residents display the permit on their dashboard, but this is a matter of choice and you run the risk of the permit slipping out of sight. I have since requested proof that my permit wasn't visible, and they have restated that their ticket officers do look inside the vehicle to check if a permit is there and on this occasion none was sighted; as such their decision stands. Do I have any further recourse, or am I going to have to pay this ticket? Many thanks.