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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. I rejected that statement on the grounds the video doesn’t show a bar but a reflection of light on the tile and you wouldn’t see a person outside my door because the cable is black and runs along the floor. If you don’t look for this you won’t see it. The matter was passed up to the area manager and he also denied the allegation. This is where the matter ends as far as IHG are concerned. Leading a busy work and family life I let the matter go but I found myself back at the same hotel a year later. I booked for  2 nights and was given a room facing the lobby door that led to the lifts. Unfortunately, from the hours of 3am I was woken up by the noise of the door opening and closing but also noticed shadows of a person standing in front of my door. At first I took no notice and put this down to a guest waiting for someone but the person or persons returned several times, standing outside my door for up to several minutes. 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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Hang onin there missy Cash. They are very good on this site and will help you out if they can.

 

Might be beneficial to open your own thread and explain with any details and will get answered and will stay on your topic rather than mixed in with someone else.

 

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Hi all

 

The drama continues. I have today recived a letter from Brian Carter with a print out of the case details from Northampton County Court.

 

He also states in his letter that th original agreement and full statements have been requested from the client. The CCA letter was recieved at there office on the 8th of June and is by my reckoning just outside the 14 + 2 days deadline. Also i sent a letter requesting details of the warrant asking for details with in 7 working days and also only recived this today 17 working days later.

 

Any advice as to what to do next. I have checked my credit report and and found that i have 2 judgements for the same debt and the same dates as to what i have been sent today from BC&c.

 

I am at a loss as to what to do now. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Many Thanks

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Do the two judgments have different claim numbers or is it the same claim number recorded twice...

 

If they are two separate claims for the same agreement you need to apply to set one side and then to strike it out.

 

The issue of BC has already been discussed - the advantages/disadvantages of a CCJ for a small amount of a larger sum - so I won't go over old ground...

 

The position basically is that a claimant to cannot split a claim - here they appear to have done so - that is an abuse of process and you are entitled to have the CCJ set aside and the claim struck out and to recover your costs.

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Hi all

 

So story so far? well nothing else has actually happened since my last letter from BC&c. My last letter said that they had requested the cca from their client which was dated the 30th June 2009. As i sent the request back on the 8th June 2009.

 

Any help would be appreciated as i don't know where i stand now? does this mean the account is legally in dispute and so nothing can be claimed on this account until the cca has been recieved?

 

I am also really confused about N244 form and how to fill it out would someone help. Am i the defendant etc?

 

thanks in advance.

 

Neil

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Hi all

 

So story so far? well nothing else has actually happened since my last letter from BC&c. My last letter said that they had requested the cca from their client which was dated the 30th June 2009. As i sent the request back on the 8th June 2009.

 

Any help would be appreciated as i don't know where i stand now? does this mean the account is legally in dispute and so nothing can be claimed on this account until the cca has been recieved?

Yes, under s77(4) or 78(6) they are in default until they produce a copy of the agreement. While they are in default they may not take any enforcement action.
I am also really confused about N244 form and how to fill it out would someone help. Am i the defendant etc?
What are you completig a N244 for? If they are taking you to court, you are the defendant. If you are taking them, you are the claimant.

 

 

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The N244 is because i want to get the judgement that they took against me set aside and possibly struck off. Is that still possible? I was not able to put in a defence for the judgement when it was taken out as i did not live at the address at that time and recieved no court docs just found it on my credit file where it appears twice for the same debt and the same warrant number.

 

Also i am not working and benefits so do i send in the form without payment?

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Right, N244:

 

section 1 leave blank

 

section 2 tick 'defendant'

 

section 3 put that you want the judgement set aside - give reasons and give case and court details

 

section 4 tick 'yes'

 

section 5 tick 'without a hearing'

 

section 6, 7 & 8 leave blank as not applicable

 

section 9 write 'claimant' (you are defendant)

 

section 10 tick 'the evidence set out in the box below'

 

in box describe circumstances you told us about

 

statement of truth - fairly obvious

 

section 11 - fairly obvious

 

You will need to do a draft order for directions setting aside the judgement

 

 

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The N244 is because i want to get the judgement that they took against me set aside and possibly struck off. Is that still possible? I was not able to put in a defence for the judgement when it was taken out as i did not live at the address at that time and recieved no court docs just found it on my credit file where it appears twice for the same debt and the same warrant number.

 

Also i am not working and benefits so do i send in the form without payment?

 

As far as the application fee is concerned you need to fill out an EX160 form (downloadable from The requested resource (/HMCSCourtFinder/tiles/Her Majesty's Courts Service -Forms and Guidance) is not available) & contact the dept of work & pensions by phone & ask them to send you a letter proving you are on benefits, they have a template letter which is on computer & are happy to send these out. You send both the EX160 & your DWP proof letter in with your set aside request.

 

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I have just had a thought about this. as this debt is a egg credit card and i believe pre 2003 could this be unenforcable? I have requested cca over 40 days ago and have not had a copy. Only thing i recieved is a case details sheet from BC&C for the ccj and a letter saying they have requested the original agreement and statements from their client.

 

Should i send another letter and forget the set aside and try to get it struck off?

 

Just a thought. opinions and advice welcome.

 

Thanks

 

Neil.

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i am sure i have paid something in the last 6 years and so would not be statute barred. But as i have not recived a cca from them which i have requested over 40 days ago, can i not write something to them to see if they are actually going to supply it? is it wise to get the ccj set aside when this is going on.

 

i think i may be reading to much into a lot of things and confusing myself? could someone advise what is the best course of action.

 

thanks

 

neil

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sorry if this sounds a little faque and silly, but, do you suggest that i try and get the ccj set aside anway?

 

i feel i need to do something as this doesn't appear to be going any where and want to get a result at the end of it to say yes you have a ccj which i will pay or no the debt as been wiped off as they haven't complied to requests of the cca.What, if any, letters should i send and to whom?

 

Does this make sense to any of you?

 

Thanks

 

Neil

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I am no legal expert but you need to get the CCJ set aside. Until this is set aside the fact that no agreement has been supplied will be irrelevant. The judgement stands and can be enforced. Once the judgement has been set aside then you can fight on the basis of no agreement.

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Ok thanks all for your advice i think that is what i will do and get the ccj set aside and then see what happens from there.

 

If anyone else has anything they think may be helpful i would still love to hear from you.

 

Many Thanks

Neil

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