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    • Hi Just to be clear a Notice to Quit is only the very start of the Housing Association going down the Eviction route there is a long process to go. Also to be clear if you leave at the Notice to Quit date only and go to the Council claiming you are Homeless they will more than likely class you as Intentionally Homeless therefore you have no right to be given temporary housing by the Council. The only way that works is when the Court has Granted a Possession Order then you can approach the Council as Homeless with the Court Order. As for the Housing Association issuing the Notice to Quit because there investigation has proved it's not your main residence but you have witness statement to prove otherwise. From now on with the Housing Association you need to keep a very good paper trail and ensure to get free proof of posting from the post office with anything you send to them. You now need to make a Formal Complaint to the Housing Association and please amend the following to suit your needs:   Dear Sir/Madam FORMAL COMPLAINT Reference: Notice to Quit Letter Dated XX/XX/2024, Hand Delivered on XX/XX/2024 I note in your letter that you stated that the Housing Association has carried out an investigation into myself and came to the conclusion that I am not using this property as my main residence and have evidence of this and have therefore issued a 'Notice to Quit' by XX/XX/2024. I find the above actions absolutely disgraceful action by the Housing Association. 1. Why have I never been informed nor asked about this matter by my Housing Officer. 2. Why have I never been given the opportunity to defend myself before the Housing Association out of the blue Hand Delivered a Notice to Quit Letter. 3. I have evidence and witnesses/statements that prove this is my Main Residence and more than willing provide this to both the Housing Association and the Court. I now require the following: 1. Copy of your Complaints Policy (not the leaflet) 2. Copy of your Customer Care Charter (not the leaflet) 3. Copies of your Investigation into this not being my main residence.    As well as the above you need to send the Housing Association urgently a Subject Access Request (SAR) requesting 'ALL DATA' that simple phrase covers whatever format they hold that in whether it be letters, email, recorded calls etc. The Housing Association then has 30 calendar days to respond but that time limit only starts once they acknowledge your SAR Request. If they fail to respond within that time limit its then off with a complaint to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).     
    • Hi Sorry for the delay in getting back to you The email excuse and I do say excuse to add to your account and if court decide LL can't recoup costs will be removed is a joke. So I would Ask them: Ask them to provide you with the exact terms within your Tenancy Agreement that allows them to add these Court Fees to your Account before it has been decided in Court by a Judge. Until the above is answered you require these Court Fees to be removed from your Account (Note: I will all be down to your Tenancy Agreement so have a good look through it to see what if any fees they can add to your account in these circumstances)
    • Thank you for your responses. As requested, some more detail. Please forgive, I'm writing this on my phone which always makes for less than perfect grammar. My Dad tries but English not his 1st language, i'm born and bred in England, a qualified accountant and i often help him with his admin. On this occasion I helped my dad put in his renewal driving licence application around 6 weeks before expiry and with it the disclosure of his sleep apnoea. Once the licence expired I told him to get in touch with his GP, because the DVLA were offering only radio silence at that time (excuses of backlogs When I called to chase up). The GP charged £30 for an opinion letter on his ability to drive based on his medical history- at the time I didn't take a copy of the letter, but I am hoping this will be key evidence that we can rely on as to why s88 applies because in the GP opinion they saw no reason he couldn't drive i need to see the letter again as im going only on memory- we forwarded the letter in a chase up / complaint to the DVLA.  In December, everything went quiet RE the sleep apnoea (i presume his GP had given assurance) but the DVLA noticed there had been a 2nd medical issue in the past, when my father suffered a one off mini stroke 3 years prior. That condition had long been resolved via an operation (on his brain of all places, it was a scary time, but he came through unscathed) and he's never had an issue since. We were able to respond to that query very promptly (within the 14 days) and the next communication was the licence being granted 2 months later. DVLA have been very slow in responding every step of the way.  I realise by not disclosing the mini stroke at the time, and again on renewal (had I known I'd have encouraged it) he was potentially committing an offence, however that is not relevant to the current charge being levied, which is that he was unable to rely on s88 because of a current medical issue (not one that had been resolved). I could be wrong, I'm not a legal expert! The letter is a summons I believe because its a speeding offence (59 in a temp roadworks 50 limit on the A1, ironically whist driving up to visit me). We pleaded guilty to the speeding but not guilty to the s87.  DVLA always confirmed to me on the phone that the licence had not been revoked and that he "May" be able to continue to drive. They also confirmed in writing, but the letter explains the DVLA offer no opinion on the matter and that its up to the driver to seek legal advice. I'll take the advice to contact DVLA medical group. I'm going to contact the GP to make sure they received the SAR request for data, and make it clear we need to see a copy of the opinion letter. In terms of whether to continue to fight this, or to continue with the defence, do we have any idea of the potential consequences of either option? Thanks all
    • stopping payments until a DN arrives does not equal automatic sale to a DCA...if you resume payments after the DN.  
    • Sleep apnoea: used to require the condition  to be “completely” controlled Sometime before June 2013 DVLA changed it to "adequately" controlled. I have to disagree with MitM regarding the effect of informing DVLA and S.88 A diagnosis of sleep apnoea doesn't mean a licence wont be granted, and, indeed, here it was. If the father sought medical advice (did he?) : this is precisely where S.88 applies https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64edcf3a13ae1500116e2f5d/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla.pdf p.4 for “new medical condition” It is shakier ground if the opinion of a healthcare professional wasn’t sought. in that case it is on the driver to state they believed they met the medical standard to drive. However, the fact the licence was then later granted can be used to be persuasive that the driver’s belief they met the standard was correct. What was the other condition? And, just to confirm, at no point did DVLA say the licence was revoked / application refused? I’d be asking DVLA Drivers’ Medical Group why they believe S.88 doesn’t apply. S.88 only applies for the UK, incidentally. If your licence has expired and you meet the conditions for S.88 you can drive in the U.K., but not outside the U.K. 
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That's bad - and I'm sure there are lots of others like me who only respond if they think they can help. New attitude taken on board:p

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No, we'd rather that than having someone go unhelped or ignored. When you report a post, the link gets given in the report, it only take a couple of minutes to click on the link, read the post, if your advice is spot on, to say "like wot she says" (if you want us to) or to add something if you missed something vital, or to leave the thread if someone else has already intervened.

 

Honestly, don't even think twice about it, it's no bother and it does help. Like I said, you'd be surprised how quickly you won't need to double-check yourself. Take it from a foreign housewife who found herself answering questions on UK contract law, it does get easier. :razz:

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No, we'd rather that than having someone go unhelped or ignored. When you report a post, the link gets given in the report, it only take a couple of minutes to click on the link, read the post, if your advice is spot on, to say "like wot she says" (if you want us to) or to add something if you missed something vital, or to leave the thread if someone else has already intervened.

 

Honestly, don't even think twice about it, it's no bother and it does help. Like I said, you'd be surprised how quickly you won't need to double-check yourself. Take it from a foreign housewife who found herself answering questions on UK contract law, it does get easier. :razz:

 

Like wot she says!:-D

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But would doing that not overburden the already overworked mods and site helpers? I have done that if I think there is an urgent need, but not if it is a fairly simple question that someone other than me could give a much better response to.

 

Not at all.

Bear in mind that the major part of advice given in these forums is given, not by team members, but by other users who are actively engaged in dealing with the same sort of problems.

 

It does, in fact, lighten the load, considerably.

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Well, I'm back from my hols so I'll get back to my answering of 0 posts - I await correction on the threads at the mods leisure :D

All help is merely my opinion only - please seek legal advice if you need to as I am only qualified in SEN law.

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I have noted Michael Browne "too many posts going unanwsered" , one question however how long should one wait before bumping a post, does doing this ensure the O P gets a reply or I suppose moves up thread back to the top.

I have been told by a member that these are actions are of a Troll/Spammer,

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That depends, really. I posted a query yesterday which only got an answer today and that's ok, it wasn't that urgent. On the other hand, the chap who posted the other day at 8 am and was in tribunal at 3 pm, well, if there has been no answer after 1 hour, I'd bump it. As usual, there's no fast rule.

 

The troll/spamming thing? It might be true in a site where there's commercial interests in getting it back in view, but on this forum where it's all about helping one another, I doubt anyone would see it that way. ;-)

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That depends, really. I posted a query yesterday which only got an answer today

 

 

Sorry Bookie :oops:

 

 

Note to self: MUST TRY HARDER!:p

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I have been told by a member that these are actions are of a Troll/Spammer,

 

I'm not sure this would apply to a 'new' thread with only one (or even a couple ) post. I think the advice you recieved would apply when a member just keeps answering his own posts, probably more provocatively than before, in the hope that it stirs others to defend themselves, their beliefs, CAG etc.

 

I can't see the harm in making a reply to any post, if however, it transpires to be a troll/flaming post, then ignore it and unsubscribe.

 

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I do find, that answering these more 'dificult' posts that most others steer clear of is mentally exhausting.

 

I spend more time googling words/phrases etc and trying to get my head around what the OP needs as a reply. Yes the fail safe of a bump is a good fall back, but it's nice to make the effort to find some answers first, as I'm sure we all do.

 

I find sometimes, that I've spent over an hour on a post, only to find nothing worthwhile to post. Is this just me, or is anyone else finding the same?

 

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No, I would completely agree - I must ahve loked at about 10 posts over the last 24 hours which I felt I couldn't help with and as they were relatively recent (within an hour or two) and not urgent, I didn't answer them.

 

It may sound stupid, but I didn't see any poin in bumping when they were that new - if they are still here now, i will do just that.

All help is merely my opinion only - please seek legal advice if you need to as I am only qualified in SEN law.

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To be honest, I rarely even look at the posts which are under a day old, for exactly the reason you've just mentioned.

 

I know that I'm making a lot less posts recently (not that I mind....it's not as if they pay the mortgage:)), but at least it's with the right intentions and is quite rewarding in it's own way.

 

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I find sometimes, that I've spent over an hour on a post, only to find nothing worthwhile to post. Is this just me, or is anyone else finding the same?

louis

 

No, its not just you, louise. I do that and find someone else has given the answer it took me forever to find.
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I do find, that answering these more 'dificult' posts that most others steer clear of is mentally exhausting.

 

I spend more time googling words/phrases etc and trying to get my head around what the OP needs as a reply. Yes the fail safe of a bump is a good fall back, but it's nice to make the effort to find some answers first, as I'm sure we all do.

 

I find sometimes, that I've spent over an hour on a post, only to find nothing worthwhile to post. Is this just me, or is anyone else finding the same?

 

louis

Funnily enough, this one has me stumped:

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/consumer-forums-website-questions/132645-birthdays.html

 

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No, its not just you, louise. I do that and find someone else has given the answer it took me forever to find.
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NOT LOUISE:o, louis.....definately MALE:D, and not Chinese:D.

 

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louis.....definately MALE:D, and not Chinese:D.

 

Louis wu is the character from Ringworld, hugo and nebula award winning sci-fi, and my favourite book.

 

Sorry Louis,
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It's these new spec's.
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Sorry Louis,
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It's these new spec's.
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Lol, should be used to it by now, your not the first:)...that's what I get for picking a dodgy user name.

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NOT LOUISE:o, louis.....definately MALE:D, and not Chinese:D.

 

Louis wu is the character from Ringworld, hugo and nebula award winning sci-fi, and my favourite book.

 

Ooops, I thought you were Chinese too. :shock: (I did know you were a boy, though, good French name, that)

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NOT LOUISE:o, louis.....definitely MALE.
Are U QUITE sure lw??...:o

...Many of your Post are of a very non-gender, A-sexual sounding nature, which may be confusing to peeps...:confused:

I've always thought of U as a bl**dy good egg old chap!...:oops:

 

btw...Happy CAG 2nd Birthday-to-be... :)

 

 

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...Many of your Post are of a very non-gender, A-sexual sounding nature, which may be confusing to peeps...:confused:

 

That's the plan MTM, a lot of people are under the illusion that Caro and myself may be male :o

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What could help also, with regards to people wanting to reply to 0 replies posts but have no knowledge of the subject, are stickies. I know, I know- too much stickies makes for a messy forum but majority of forums are all right when it comes to stickies and could accommodate few more stickies easily. Some stickies could now be out of date and should be removed- only mods can do that. Also there are stickies which carry important messages, useful links to further resources etc.

 

I tell you what happens to me- I suffer from "reinventing the wheel" fatigue. I have answered so many posts about the same subject that I cannot do it anymore. I get annoyed, I get frustrated, I finally either give up or write patronising, ****y little answer. Yeah, I am not perfect, despite many years of seeing clients with same questions, over and over again. I can counter-act this at work, as we have leaflets, templates and guides on many subjects- but here stickies should perform this role.

I am not saying that such kind of frustration with posters is OK but it happens- we all get bored sometimes.

So stickies may help.

I have been asking for some posts to be made sticky, for example http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/benefits-tax-credits-minimum/127741-benefits-advice.html#post1339306 and http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/special-needs-disability-etc/123950-disability-sen-self-help.html#post1287631 for some time now.

 

As we grow, we need to adapt. There is no realistic chance of posts being answered with the same promptness as they were in March 2006 and the numbers of posts are only going to grow, because there is a great hunger for self-help, mutual support and sharing personal experiences types of websites and CAG is at the forefront of this.

Stick that up :)

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I think stickies are a good thing. I'm still fairly new to this forum and I'm sure I can offer help to others as others have helped me. By putting a link to a sticky on an op s thread I can point them in the right direction even if it is a subject I am not too clued up about.:)

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