Hi Pete, absoloutley.

I'm assuming that you've paid a deposit for the flats? Would it not be possible to not pay the last month or six weeks rent (depending on deposit) and use that as a deposit for a new place? Firstly, you won't be in any rent arrears and the money from benefits you'd be able to use for a new place.

Yeah...haha.. I really want to **** with them! They cause enough pain and misery on top iof everything else us Brits have to endure with taxation etc. I am totally willing to go to court over this.

Thanks very much for your responses. I've written another letter to Hexagon and also an email to M & S. (They've been written by the registered owner). Please see below: As stated in my previous letter, I was not the driver of the vehicle, nor have you been able to provide the details of the driver, therefore, I have not entered into any contract with your company and therefore your invoice is not only invalid, it’s also illegal as per the Administration of Justice Act 1970. So far, a complaint has been issued against your company with the Metropolitan Police and based on their advice, I will not hesitate to pursue your firm in a court of law. In addition, please make a note of my Terms and Conditions with regard to the administration of your letters. I will accept two free letters, but any third letter received; will trigger the acceptance of the fact that you will have to pay me an admin fee of £50 per letter, A third letter will also be a free unless I receive a fourth letter related to this matter. In which case, I will have to charge for ALL four letters. I will invoice you and request payment within 7 days otherwise court action will follow on the 8th day. These terms are governed under the Unfair Terms Act 1999 as this is for my time and expenses. Any fifth letter will trigger a harassment action under the 1997 Protection from Harassment Act, which I am entitled to claim £5,000 in damages for mental anguish. I strongly suggest that you confirm your invoice has been cancelled, (I will accept this letter for free), if not, legal action will be taken against your company. Yours Sincerely, The email to M & S reads: Would it be possible for one of your Complaints department personnel to contact me on ******** relating to a complaint against your appointed sub-contractor - Hexagon Parking Control Ltd, which may result in legal action being taken against them, a complaint lodged with the Office of Fair Trading, in addition to letters and emails being written to every conceivable UK newspaper and BBC Watchdog. I've already issued a complaint with the Metropolitan Police relating to their activities, and I understand the London Evening Standard has already covered a story in November 2006 relating to this firms unscrupulous activities. I'm astounded that such a reputable firm as Marks and Spencer has contracted this company to act on their behalf. Your sincerely, Hopefully i'll get somewhere with these. Thanks once again!!

Hi all....this is my first post here. I was driving a friends' car and whilst exiting Marks and Spencers car park in Kings Road London (private land), my phone rang. I pulled over (still on M&S land) as my phone rang and answered it and was stationary for no more than a few seconds, put the phone down, and continued. 2 months later my friend (the registered owner) receives an "official" looking Penalty Charge Notice from Hexagon Parking Control Ltd, with a photo of the car, with me in it, arm raised to ear, and a £120 fine (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days). "Contravention Code 81: Parked/Waiting in a restricted area in a car park". The PCN looks like its been created to look as official as possible, but has obviously been created using word processing software and has a number of spelling mistakes. I wrote back to them, asking them to provide details of the driver of the vehicle (as the owner was not driving, and not in the car at the time). I also brought their attention to the Administration Of Justice Act 1970, pointing out that they may be breaking the law by making their PCN's look as "official" as possible, and asked them to cancel the ticket as it was invalid and could be breakking the law. They responded in writing, still demanding payment, stating that they can only issue the fine to the registered keeper. I've called the Council, the sugested contact the Police, the Police have now suggested I contact a solicitor, which, will obviously cost me more than the "ticket". If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. Many thanks.