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    • Appreciate input Andy, updated: IN THE ******** County Court Claim No. [***] BETWEEN: LC Asset 2 S.A.R.L CLAIMANT AND [***] DEFENDANT ************ _________________________ ________ WITNESS STATEMENT OF [***] _________________________ ________ I, [***], being the Defendant in this case will state as follows;     I make this Witness Statement in support of my defence in this claim.   1. I understand that the claimant is an Assignee, a buyer of defunct or bad debts, which are bought on mass portfolios at a much-reduced cost to the amount claimed and which the original creditors have already written off as a capital loss and claimed against taxable income as confirmed in the claimant’s witness statement exhibit by way of the Deed of Assignment. As an assignee or creditor as defined in section 189 of the CCA this applies to this new requirement on assignment of rights. This means that when an assignee purchases debts (or otherwise acquires rights under a credit agreement) it also acquires certain obligations to the borrower including the duty to comply with CCA requirements (such as the rules on statements and notices and other post-contractual information). The assignee becomes the creditor under the agreement. This ensures that essential consumer protections under the CCA cannot be circumvented by assigning the debt to a third party. 2. The Claim relates to an alleged Credit Card agreement between the Defendant and Bank of Scotland plc. Save insofar of any admittance it is accepted that the Defendant has had contractual agreements with Bank of Scotland plc in the past, the Defendant is unaware as to what alleged debt the Claimant refers. The Defendant has not entered any contract with the Claimant. 3. The Defendant requested a copy of the CCA on the 24/12/2022 along with the standard fee of £1.00 postal order, to which the defendant received a reply from the Claimant dated 06/02/2023. To this date, the Claimant has failed to disclose a valid agreement and proof as per their claim that this is enforceable, that Default Notice and Notice of Assignment were sent to and received by the Defendant, on which their claim relies. The Claimant is put to strict proof to verify and confirm that the exhibit *** is a true copy of the agreement and are the true Terms and Conditions as issued at the time of inception of the online application and execution of the agreement. 4. Point 3 is noted. The Claimant pleads that a default notice has been served upon the defendant as evidenced by Exhibit [***]. The claimant is put to strict proof to verify the service of the above in accordance with s136 and s196 Law of Property Act 1925. 5. Point 6 is noted and disputed. The Defendant cannot recall ever having received the notice of assignment as evidenced in the exhibit marked ***. The claimant is put to strict proof to verify the service of the above in accordance with s136 and s196 Law of Property Act 1925. 6. Point 11 is noted and disputed. See 3. 7. Point 12 is noted, the Defendant doesn’t recall receiving contact where documentation is provided as per the Claimants obligations under CCA. In addition, the Claimant pleads letters were sent on dates given, yet those are not the letters evidenced in their exhibits *** 8. Point 13 is noted and denied. Claimant is put to strict proof to prove allegations. 9. The Claimant did not provide a true copy of the CCA in response to the Defendants request of 21/12/2022. The Claimant further claims that the documents are sufficient to pursue a Judgement and are therefore copies of original documents in their possession. Conclusion 10. Without the Claimant providing a valid true copy of the executed Credit agreement that complies with the CCA, the Claimant has no grounds on which to enforce this alleged debt. 11. The Claimant has been unjustly enriched at the expense of the Defendant by purchasing bulk debt at a greatly reduced cost and subrogating for the original creditor in trying to recuperate the full amount of the original debt 12. The Defendant was not given ample evidence to prove the debt and therefore was not required to enter settlement negotiations. Should the debt be proved in the future, the Defendant is willing to enter such negotiations with the Claimant. On receipt of this claim I could not recall the precise details of the agreement or any debt and sought clarity from the claimant by way of a Section 78 request. The Claimant failed to comply. I can only assume as this was due to the Claimant not having any enforceable documentation and issuing a claim in hope of an undefended default judgment.   Statement of Truth I, ********, the Defendant, believe the facts stated within this Witness Statement to be true. I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in it’s truth. Signed: _________________________ _______ Dated: _____________________
    • Morning,  I am hoping someone can help, I am posting on behalf of my friend so I will try and provide as much info as possible.  Due health reasons, she is currently not working and unable to pay her contractual car finance payments. She emailed 247 Money and asked for a 3 month payment holiday, they refused this straight away with no reasons as to why. They have told her that instead she can make a payment of £200. She is currently getting £400+ a month ssp so this is not acceptable. She went back to them and explained she cannot make this payment and they have not offered an alternative plan. Its £200 or she falls into default.  She is now panicking as she does not want her car to be taken away. What options does she have?  Thank you, 
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I owe Northern Rock over £11,000, the debt has gone from debt collection company to debt collection company.

 

Now I have a company , connaught collections, that is saying they are now in a position to present a Bankruptcy Petition against me, and will liquidate my assets.

 

I really can't afford to pay this money back, I know I have been foolish by burying my head in the sand, but I could really do with help on this.

 

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We need more info to give the best advice. Are you in rented or mortaged property? Are you working? Is this your only debt?

Connought are well known for threatening bankruptcy as a scare tactic. They are more likely to follow up on it only if they think you have assets ie a property.

They can't issue a bankruptcy petition without first issuing a Statutory Demand which gives you 21 days to deal with things. If you haven't had a Stat. Demand yet don't worry ( I know it's easy for me to say ).

You cannot be declared bankrupt for a debt where there is a genuine dispute ( you can also get a Stat Demand 'set aside' on this basis )

You need to CCA Connought ASAP - recorded or special delivery & keep a copy.

 

Hope this helps as a starting point :)

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Hi,

 

For them to do that, it will cost them cosiderably up front which is why in almost all situations like this it is a scare tactic, nevertheless it should always be taken very seriously. Are you able to post up what they have sent you?

 

I would also send a CCA Request via recorded delivery to the DCA currently dealing with theaccount ASAP, it can be found here http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/general-debt/20758-creditors-dcas-letter-templates.html on letter N.

 

You also need to add at the top of the letter

 

''I ACKNOWLEDGE NO DEBT TO YOU OR ANY COMPANY YOU PURPORT TO REPRESENT.''

 

I would also not sign it using your signature but a digital one like this: http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/general-debt/110578-digital-signature-guide.html

 

 

 

regards,

shane

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Thanks everyone. I have a house but my wife and kids live there and I rent my own place since we split up. My wife and I have a joint mortgage on that property. Yes I work. And yes this is one of a long list of debts, in fact I've thought of going bankrupt myself to get out of this mess. Ive basically put everything that they said in my first post.

 

 

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The things is that even though you don't live in the property you have a financial interest in it. Is there equity in the property? Also have you received a default notice for this account from Northern Rock and a Notice of Assignment for Connought? Are there any charges on the account?

 

I would get that CCA request out ASAP and I would recommend under the circumstance it is sent next day special delivery before 1pm.

HAVE YOU BEEN TREATED UNFAIRLY BY CREDITORS OR DCA's?

 

BEWARE OF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES OFFERING TO WRITE OFF YOUR DEBTS.

 

 

Please note opinions given by rory32 are offered informally as a lay-person in good faith based on personal experience. For legal advice, you must always consult a registered and insured lawyer.

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Yes there is quite a bit of equity in it probably about 80k - 100k . The thing is isn't this cca thing just a way of avoiding/delaying paying. What I need to know is what about the long term. Can I perhaps still negotiate a monthly arrangement. I owe the money I know that because I borrowed it ! I'm thinking about going to CAB, is that a good idea.

 

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If there is no copy of the credit agreement or the agreement doesn't comply fully with the Act then the debt is unenforceable even in a court of law. This will give you a lot of negotiating room and they can forget about bankruptcy. I appreciate that you took out the loan and wish to pay it back, but at the same time bear in mind there are probably unlawful charges on the account and the debt has possibly now been sold (Connaught tend to buy debts for around 10-20% of there value and the bank claims back the tax when it sells a debt).

 

Regarding negotiating a monthly repayment of course you can do this at any time. It's best to do a statement of affairs showing all your outgoing and income and the amount of disposable income you have. You can then show that your making a reasonable proposal in line with your ability to pay. Just be aware that it normally takes a few letters before they will agree to it and some will never agree to it depending on how much you are in a position to offer.

HAVE YOU BEEN TREATED UNFAIRLY BY CREDITORS OR DCA's?

 

BEWARE OF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES OFFERING TO WRITE OFF YOUR DEBTS.

 

 

Please note opinions given by rory32 are offered informally as a lay-person in good faith based on personal experience. For legal advice, you must always consult a registered and insured lawyer.

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Yes there is quite a bit of equity in it probably about 80k - 100k . The thing is isn't this cca thing just a way of avoiding/delaying paying. What I need to know is what about the long term. Can I perhaps still negotiate a monthly arrangement. I owe the money I know that because I borrowed it ! I'm thinking about going to CAB, is that a good idea.

 

Regards

 

C

 

Asking for a credit agreement under the CCA 1974 is a legal right that you have, in order to see whether the agreement is valid.

 

either the agreement is enforceable, in which case you will have to pay, or it is not, in which case they can not seek to enforce it though bankruptcy action.

 

even if the agreement is unenforceable, you could still voluntarily pay back the loan. It may be that if you have already considered bankruptcy, your financial position might be such that allowing them to go ahead may be your best option.

 

However, I would contact the national debt line, and might consider making a pro-rata DMP offer.

 

 

EDIT: considering how much money is in your home, I really WOULD suggest calling the national debt line, since connaught / 1st credit have very definatly been known to go for bankruptcy where such a large equity exists.

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I am not a qualified or practicing lawyer.

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EDIT: considering how much money is in your home, I really WOULD suggest calling the national debt line, since connaught / 1st credit have very definatly been known to go for bankruptcy where such a large equity exists.

 

Great minds and all that

 

It shouldn't be taken lightly though - Connought have followed through with bankruptcy petitions in some cases ( ususally where there's property involved )

 

Definitely - and in your current position I certainly wouldn't be advocating bankruptcy as your best option anyway ( petitioning yourself or allowing someone else to ). If you have a 'beneficial interest' in the property with your ex she will be expected to buy out your share & pay this to the OR. If she can't afford to do this and no one else can step in then the property will be sold. Although the OR can wait up to 3 yrs to deal with property relating to bankruptcy and even if they decided to deal with it immediately there would be a 12 months 'grace' period as kids are involved.

 

TomTerm8 is right; call National Debtline on freephone 0808 808 4000 so you can get advice on your whole situation not just an isolated creditor.

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