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The operator can be up to 3-4 metres away.   Infuriated as I had previously stayed with them in 2022 for 3 months at £260 per night that they would seek to question my honesty and invade my privacy. I immediately called reception and asked why they would do such a thing and if they had any concerns they were welcome to inspect my room and go through my personal belongings and ask me anything they wanted to. I was sleeping for the best part of my stay and was alone throughout.   I sent the recordings to the receptionist within the hour of finding them and I asked to speak to the manager of the hotel who I was told wasn’t present. I tried to have face to face meetings with him but he instead wrote to me denying the recordings were made at their hotel stating that they didn’t observe anyone in the corridor at the time of the recordings and that they don’t have a metal bar at the interface of the tile and carpet which corresponds to the overlying door. 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I called the hotel reception and asked if there was an issue  on my floor and they said they would come up to check. They never said they would check the CCTV and as the incidents continued to happen up to 8am I called them 6 times. Given my past experience I didn’t think they took security as serious a# her establishments and made them observe the Cctv and let me know. The explanation I was given was that they could see residents there but they were heading down to breakfast. The time that I had noticed these feet by door was from 3am and breakfast started at 6.30am. It also didn’t explain why they would stand by my door for anything longer than 10seconds and if they were waiting for someone how likely is it that this scenario is played out 6 times when there was only 12 rooms per floor. Later that morning when I went down for breakfast the manager said he would move me to a room at the end of the corridor and asked me what my plans were for the day, essentially when would I be in the hotel. I stated that for the day I was out. He then said that all his staff were uncomfortable about me being a guest and said that I was not welcome there anymore. I had paid for the two nights but when it came to the end of the day I didn’t feel that I would be able to rest at the hotel given the hostility so I returned the next day to collect my remaining belongings, namely items of clothing, an iPhone charging cable and plug, and toiletries. Checkout was at 2pm and I was at the hotel at 3pm. All my belongings were gone and they couldn’t locate the items.  I plan to report the incident of the spy camera to the police, as well as the theft, and write to the hotel emphasising that this breach of privacy is unacceptable and the hotel's failure to properly investigate and address the issue is deeply concerning. The fact that I requested security checks to ensure my safety in the early hours was reasonable, yet their response to ban from the premises was excessive and even possibly discriminatory as I had revealed to them that I had been a victim of a hate crime given my sexuality. . I am seeking compensation for the infringement of my privacy, the lack of proper investigation, and the being humiliated and made to feel like an undesirable. I will request a full refund of my two-night stay totaling £390. Additionally, I will request compensation for the cost of my previous stay when the infringement occurred, which was £220. I am also considering damages for the infringement of my privacy but at a loss as to what this would equate to. I will close the letter giving them a 14 day timeframe to respond.    Is there anything you feel i need to consider here? Many thanks   
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Hi

 

Just to say hope it goes ok for you tomorrow.I am sure with all the help you have had you will be ok.

 

Out of interest are you going to be helped in your financial position by any of the recent rate drops? Have the C&G passed any of those on to you yet?

Please note I am not an expert - I am not offering opinions or legal help - Please use all the information provided on the site in FAQ- step by step instructions and library- thanks Jansus:)

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offer from A&L 24/8/07 - after case stayed

 

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Are you able to edit the statement? if so, add a sentence after the part about your husband's job. "Also, Mrs XXX has just received an offer of employment which will further contribute".

 

Take a copy of the offer and write the claim number and Appendix 1 on the top like the other attachments.

 

If you are unable to edit the statement let me know and I'll affix an amended one straight away.

 

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You have positive points in your statement for the judge to consider. I cannot see any reason why he would order eviction. I'm sure you will be OK, just try to stay positive. You have an income and can show you are able to afford what you are offering so you have every chance of success.

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Yes all the best for tomorrow.

Please note I am not an expert - I am not offering opinions or legal help - Please use all the information provided on the site in FAQ- step by step instructions and library- thanks Jansus:)

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offer from A&L 24/8/07 - after case stayed

 

"What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well." - Antione de Saint Exupery

 

 

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Hi there Lizzy

 

Just popping my head in to wish all the best for tommorow morning. Just remeber that we are all thinking of you and when you walk into that room you are not on your own as you are taking all of us with you. We are all with you 100% of the way. For this reason please dont forget us when you win and tell us as soon as you can

 

Please try hard not to panic. We have all been there myself included. I have faced repossesionm three times this year and each time Ell-en and the gang talked me through it step by step and I still have my home.

 

The judge does not want to take away your house unless you really can not afford to pay. You can pay. You will be ok. Thing positive thoughts.

 

WE ARE ALL WITH YOU

 

all the best for the morning

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Hi Lizzy, have you got the statement changed and printed out yet?

 

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Hi Lizzy, I have been reading this thread and just wanted to wish you the best of luck for tomorrow.

 

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NatWest

 

S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent - 02/01/07

Statements received - 15/01/07

Prelim sent - 24/01/07

LBA sent - 15/02/07

Claim filed in court - 20/03/07

Court date received for 26th June - 01/06/07

Received offer for full & final settlement from Cobbetts - 22/06/07:D :D

 

 

Capital One

 

S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent - 26/06/07

Statements received - 03/07/07

Prelim letter sent - 17/07/07

Letter received - 07/08/07 - WON!!:grin:

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HI EVERYONE

Well it went in my favour.HOORAY!!

I am so relieved.Last night i slept for two hours and kept waking up feeling sick.

When it got to this morning i was a wreck.Dropped kids at school and headed to the court.

Now for those of you facing this prospect now, let me tell you no one could have been more scared than me.I have read some horrible tales of how awful the waiting room is and how awful the courts are.My experience although i was petrified wasn't half as bad as i had imagined.

There was three waiting.I was in at ten.I was looking at the clock when i heard at the desk a man come in saying he was a representitive from the mortgage company.My heart sank.I knew i would crumble under pressure.He came over and asked if we could chat.I had been advised against this but i listened as he detailed there case against me,I didn't tell him much about what i was going to say.

Then after 5 mins or so we was called.The judge was just a man.Like any man you see in the streets.Sat behind a desk.Don't get me wrong i knew his power could take my house away but i suddenly felt at ease.I waited for him to address me and i handed him my statement and my budget sheet.He was concerned about my level of arrears but suggested we suspend the possession subject to us keeping to our required repayments.

I could have jumped up and kissed him (I DIDN'T)

I left the court feeling as if a huge weight had been lifted and i could look forward.

We HAVE to stick to the repayments and intend to as i never want to feel like that again.

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who wished me luck and sent messages of support.Thanks to ELL-EN who must be an angel in disguise.

If anyone wants to know anything else please email me as i would be happy to help.

Everyone told me to be positive and i tried to.My sons line in his school nativity was (DON'T BE AFRAID).I kept thinking it over and over again throughout last night and this morning.

YOU WILL ALL BE OK

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:):):)

Thank You So Much.

Thank You For Your Support.

Isn't It Funny How None Of Us Knows Each Other Yet Have Been Supported By Strangers More Than Our Friends We See Everyday.

You Have A Lovely Xmas Also

Love To You And Your Family

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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What wonderful news! :):):):):)- I am so pleased for you and well done for being brave - (told you you'd be OK ;) )

 

I hope you can relax now and enjoy your Christmas

 

Kind Regards

 

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That is spot one. I went to a christmas meet last month and I felt like I knew them. Well untill I found out that some of them who I thought were men were actually women(woops)

 

I think we support each other more on here because we are not scared of telling each other how we feel or how scared we are. It is easier telling somebody on a computer as we cannot see a reaction. We have also been in the same position as well, where as a lot of friends have not.

 

Again a very big well done

 

olives xx

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When the mortgage company representative spoke to you - did he put you under much pressure?

 

Also did he trya nd argue with the judges decision at all?

 

 

Well done by the way - and hope you all enjoy your christmas without this hanging over your heads.

Please note I am not an expert - I am not offering opinions or legal help - Please use all the information provided on the site in FAQ- step by step instructions and library- thanks Jansus:)

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offer from A&L 24/8/07 - after case stayed

 

"What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well." - Antione de Saint Exupery

 

 

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hi

before we went in he told me what he was going to say in there defence.i didn't really say much about what i was going to say so he didn't put me under pressure as i didn't say anything.he went along with the judge.he did try to get the payments higher though

hope this helps

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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.

i have just had a thought though.When the judge suspended it does it go to the bailiffs office as i dont want them turning up tomorrow!!

 

Hi Lizzy, the judge will have informed the bailiff's office that the possession has been suspended. Just to put your mind at rest though, ring the court first thing in the morning and check.

 

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