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    • It will be years before Banks would sell to a debt buyer.  Sometimes Banks will use external debt collectors to try to collect, but generally Banks don't take Court action.  So you could be looking at 3 to 6 years, before any dca owning debt looks to take any Court action. And it is not definite that this would happen. So no need to feel pressured at this stage. In the event you found yourself unemployed, you have time to engage with Banks to advise of your situation and ask for time to deal with the situation, find new employment. As long as you inform the Banks they will offer assistance they can. E.g offer payment holiday or accept reduced payment for period. What you should not do, is not contact the Banks and simply default on payments. 
    • I'd get back to them tomorrow, and explain the circumstances, that you have a wedding reception, and just appeal to their better nature. Hopefully they will be able to move sooner rather than later, especially if you go in in person and speak to them, and show them the issue.
    • The 3 pieces of mortar that fell on the same day, at the same time, were approx. 25-30cm long and weighed around ½-1 kilo each from a roof that is above the 2nd floor; they were by no means tiny pieces of mortar but large chunks falling from a rather great height. I believe the size and weight is enough to cause serious injury and if it falls on your head, I assume it could potentially be lethal if unlucky, but we don't wish to put that theory to test... We can't in good conscience let a contractor install a patio and a gazebo as it is in the exact spot where the mortar fell, nor do I think anyone would be willing to take the chance. Looking at the roof, there are multiple other remaining pieces from the same 'line' or 'row' of mortar that can potentially fall. The mortar is right underneath the slate tiles on the neighbour's roof and I don't know whether the tiles are also (becoming) lose due to the loss of the mortar. I was trying to upload a photo but it seems it's not allowed. The first contractor to work in our garden in preparation for the patio and gazebo is scheduled to start on 10th June, that leaves the neighbour 5 workdays to sort their roof which is unlikely, so it seems we will have to postpone our patio contractor without knowing when they can come back. We have already had extensive work done in the garden in preparation for the wedding reception and it will become very costly for us if we have to move the wedding reception to a venue (if we can even get one at this short notice) rather than have it at home which was our dream.
    • Is this sufficiant for a letter of claim  ? Letter Of Claim       Reference: Techzone Mobile Phones Samsung A71 Mobile Phone £140 Purchase date 29. 5. 24     I the claimant purchased a 2nd hand Samsung A71 mobile from Techzone Mobile Phone unit 10 of the indoor market at the Potteries shopping centre. Initially the phone worked well until I used the camera and found debris in the camera lens spoiling pictures making it not fit for purpose. I contacted the seller who offered a replacement which I initially accepted but later rejected and wanted a refund in full which the seller refused saying they Do Not give refund is unlawful and goes against the Consumer rights act 2015. Therefore I intend to issue proceedings against you in a county court without further notice unless you reimburse me the above amount in Full within 7 days from the date of this Letter     ------------------------------------------    I think its best if i hand him the letter as posting it might not get through so can claim expenses traveling up there ?   or would it be best to just post and get 'Signed for'  ?   Should i also put in the letter of claim interest added or leave that till the Particulars letter ?
    • Ok thanks, I really need help with my mental health over this I’ve called 111 Hi sorry just one more thing can they contact my workplace?
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Hi - I have spent a long time reading templates etc and really good site - what I need to know is do I ask to close account and offer to pay back in installments (I am worried about further charges) or do I do something else?

Regardless I am going to move salary in next couple of days

 

Hiya Cleo, just leave your bank account where it is, progress your claim as far as you can but open another bank account for your daily finances (wages in and bills out) that way the bank cant just keep taking your money. If you have any loans with the bank set up standing orders to your old account to keep up your payments of these.

 

If your claim for the return of unlawful charges is the same or more than the balance of your account you have no fears from the bank because they owe you more than you owe them. If your overdraft is more than your claim value then its probably a good idea to set up some payments to get this down to your claim value, don't worry about new charges because you can add these to your claim before you submit it to court and start another claim for any new charges after you have gone to the courts :).

 

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There you go cleo - I think this is what you're looking for : :)

 

Below are listed the Court Fees which were updated on 1st October 2007. The court fee must be paid when the Claim Form (Summons) is submitted to the Court and will be added to your claim. In addition there is now a fee when a hearing is appointed. These are listed separately below.

 

ISSUE FEES

Claim Amount Court Fee

 

Up to £300.00 £30.00

£300.01 - £500.00 £45.00

£500.01 - £1,000.00 £65.00

£1,000.01 - £1,500.00 £75.00

£1,500.01 - £3,000.00 £85.00

£3,000.01 - £5,000.00 £108.00

£5,000.01 - £15,000 £225.00

HEARING FEE

The Hearing Fee is payable by the Claimant prior to a Court hearing date being allocated.

Claim Amount Court Fee

Up to £300.00 £25.00

£300.01 - £500.00 £50.00

£500.01 - £1,000.00 £75.00

£1,000.01 - £1,500.00 £100.00

£1,500.01 - £3,000.00 £150.00

£3,000.01 - £5,000.00 £300.00

Fast Track Case £500.00

 

Additional Court Fees

There is an allocation fee of £35.00 which must be paid by the Claimant if the claim is between £1,500.00 and £5,000.00 and is set down for a court hearing. For claims over £5,000.00 the Allocation fee is £200.00

the full link is on:

Small Claims Court costs - support for claimants making county court claims using the Small Claims Track.

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I hope you lot have dug deep into your long pockets and thrown some CAG's way to bolster the fighting fund????:grin:

 

Hey , freaky ! What are you implying - just 'cos I'm from north of the border............. :rolleyes:

My donation was in last night Mate - this site is necessary to help people get what they're entitled to ............

 

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And I've just noticed - I've passed the 2000 posts mark - lol ! Got a bit to go to catch you and bookie though......... :D

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Good on you Johnny.:D With those short arms and long pockets I know how difficult it must have been for you.:D:eek:;)

 

Seriously, Thanks mate. This site has helped so many people re-claim what is rightfully theirs and will continue to do so. That is why we can't let it go without a fight.

 

Congrats on the 2k posts. :D

You can't half do some gassing can't you!!!:p:D

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I've had what seems to be a bog standard letter basically stating about their legal issues with FSA and OFT la la la! I'm in a position to submit my claim to court but just to check.......from Mr Lex's earlier thread dated 5.10.08.....I submitted my previous claim via MCOL, should I now submit it via the local court?

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Hi Westwallian,

 

If you have sent your LBA now is the time to file at your County Court. Use form N1 in the templates library :-

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/bank-templates-library/844-n1-claims-form-pdf.html

 

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I am a bit confused. I have a claim on hold (stayed) with Lloyds, but since I submitted the claim, they have applied more charges. I have not paid them they have just put them on to my account and are saying that I am £290 over my overdraft limit and threatening action. Can I add these charges to my claim? I have not physically paid them but they are on my account!

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Hi dannys ,

You say your claim is 'stayed with Lloyds ' ...... I hope you mean it's stayed in court, because Lloyds can't stay claims, only courts can....

 

If your claim is stayed at court they can keep charging all they like, but they can't chase you for it because your counterclaim blocks it and they won't go to court under those circumstances ........

 

However , if your claim is 'on hold' only by Lloyds say-so, then you need to get your claim into the court system ASAP to counteract their action ..

 

PS .... as it's Lloyds Danny , you may want to open up a thread on their site - it'll get you n touch with more people who know how Lloyds work , rather than HSBC :)

 

But to get you started , if your claim is not at the bank stage ..here are a few links which may help :

 

http://www.consumerwiki.co.uk/index.php/Step_By_Step_Guide

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/faqs-please-read-these/31460-example-step-step-instructions.html

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/faqs-please-read-these/25457-guide-reclaiming-bank-charges.html

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/faqs-please-read-these/

Templates library

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/bank-templates-library/

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