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    • Regarding a driver, that HAS paid for parking but input an incorrect Vehicle Registration Number.   This is an easy mistake to make, especially if a driver has access to more than one vehicle. First of all, upon receiving an NTK/PCN it is important to check that the Notice fully complies with PoFA 2012 Schedule 4 before deciding how to respond of course. The general advice is NOT to appeal to the Private Parking Company as, for example, you may identify yourself as driver and in certain circumstances that could harm your defence at a later stage. However, after following a recent thread on this subject, I have come to the conclusion that, in the case of inputting an incorrect Vehicle Registration Number, which is covered by “de minimis” it may actually HARM your defence at a later stage if you have not appealed to the PPC at the first appeal stage and explained that you DID pay for parking and CAN provide proof of parking, it was just that an incorrect VRN was input in error. Now, we all know that the BPA Code of Practice are guidelines from one bunch of charlatans for another bunch of charlatans to follow, but my thoughts are that there could be problems in court if a judge decides that a motorist has not followed these guidelines and has not made an appeal at the first appeal stage, therefore attempting to resolve the situation before it reaches court. From BPA Code of Practice: Section 17:  Keying Errors B) Major Keying Errors Examples of a major keying error could include: • Motorist entered their spouse’s car registration • Motorist entered something completely unrelated to their registration • Motorist made multiple keying errors (beyond one character being entered incorrectly) • Motorist has only entered a small part of their VRM, for example the first three digits In these instances we would expect that such errors are dealt with appropriately at the first appeal stage, especially if it can be proven that the motorist has paid for the parking event or that the motorist attempted to enter their VRM or were a legitimate user of the car park (eg a hospital patient or a patron of a restaurant). It is appreciated that in issuing a PCN in these instances, the operator will have incurred charges including but not limited to the DVLA fee and other processing costs therefore we believe that it is reasonable to seek to recover some of these costs by making a modest charge to the motorist of no more than £20 for a 14-day period from when the keying error was identified before reverting to the charge amount at the point of appeal. Now, we know that the "modest charge" is unenforceable in law, however, it would be up to the individual if they wanted to pay and make the problem go away or in fact if they wanted to contest the issue in court. If the motorist DOES appeal to the PPC explaining the error and the PPC rejects the appeal and the appeal fails, the motorist can use that in his favour at court.   Defence: "I entered the wrong VRN by mistake Judge, I explained this and I also submitted proof of payment for the relevant parking period in my appeal but the PPC wouldn't accept that"   If the motorist DOES NOT appeal to the PPC in the first instance the judge may well use that as a reason to dismiss the case in the claimant's favour because they may decide that they had the opportunity to resolve the matter at a much earlier stage in the proceedings. It is my humble opinion that a motorist, having paid and having proof of payment but entering the wrong VRN, should make an appeal at the first appeal stage in order to prevent problems at a later stage. In this instance, I think there is nothing to be gained by concealing the identity of the driver, especially if at a later stage, perhaps in court, it is said: “I (the driver) entered the wrong VRN.” Whether you agree or not, it is up to the individual to decide …. but worth thinking about. Any feedback, especially if you can prove to the contrary, gratefully received.
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    • deed?  you mean consent order you and her signed? concluding the case as long as you nor she break it's conditions signed upto? dx  
    • Well tbh that’s good news and something she can find out for herself.  She has no intention of peace.  I’m going to ask the thread stays open a little longer.   It seems she had not learned that I am just not the one!!!!  plus I have received new medical info from my vet today.   To remain within agreement, I need to generally ask for advice re:  If new medical information for the pup became apparent now - post agreement signing, that added proof a second genetic disease (tested for in those initial tests in the first case but relayed incorrectly to me then ), does it give me grounds for asking a court to unseal the deed so I can pursue this new info….. if she persists in being a pain ? If generally speaking, a first case was a cardiac issue that can be argued as both genetic and congenital until a genetic test is done and then a second absolute genetic only disease was then discovered, is that deemed a new case or grounds for unsealing? Make sense ?   This disease is only ever genetic!!!!   Rather more damning and indisputable proof of genetic disease breeding with no screening yk prevent.   The vet report showing this was uploaded in the original N1 pack.   Somehow rekeyed as normal when I was called with the results.   A vet visit today shows they were not normal and every symptom he has had reported in all reports uploaded from day one are related to the disease. 
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Morning everyone

I received 2 letters from Marston group on the same day claiming I owed £185 and £185 with two different reference numbers. I wrote to them to ask what the debt was for, as I had just moved into my new house and this was the 1st contact I have had. Had no response. Exactly one week later, a bailiff appeared at my door and posted a removals letter.

I rang the mobile number on the letter that evening and it was switched off. The very next day I received a cardboard certificate telling me I must contact the bailiff now to pay in full, what is now £585.

I rang again, and it was switched off, so I sent a text message to him asking him what the debt was for and could I have some more time to sort things out. He immediately text back saying it was for an unpaid fine for failure to provide information to the council tax on two occasions for a friends address where I stayed for 6 months whilst waiting for my house to complete. I did inform the council I was staying with my friend, and I did put my name on her lease.

I replied again to his message informing him that I am in the first trimester of a high risk pregnancy, and I was unable to pay it in full but did offer instalments, he obviously said no. He informed me that I had to pay it all now, or he would return with a locksmith and remove my furniture, and if that didn't cover the cost, then I would go to jail. After a tearful phone call and a lot of begging, he has given me an additional 7 days, this is Thursday the 6th of August.

So.....what the hell do I do now? I have not slept at all since then, and I am petrified that everyone phone call, text or knock at the door makes me almost throw up in fear. I am so scared, and now I am scared I will lose my baby with all this mess.

I thought my new house would be a break from all my awful past and it seems much worse now. I really don't know what to do.

I have written a letter to the head office asking for the original letters from the council as these letters from Marston were the first I knew about these fines. I have not sent this letter yet. Please can anyone give me any advice? Claire x

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phone the council and get more information of this fine if you have no knowledge of it they must have send letters etc to the previous address

(possibly the one you didn't inform the council that you were living at :rolleyes:)

ask the council to call of the bailiff until this is sorted

remember the council are responsible for the bailiff as they work for the council so they can put bailiffs action on hold don't let them tell you any different

 

inform the council of your condition high risk pregnancy tell the council the bailiff is also aware of this but continued to threaten you with jail and breaking into your house ask the council why you have been fine twice

 

also get in touch with your M P

check to see if your bailiff is certificated On line search to check if a Bailiff is Certificated you may be classed as vulnerable because you are pregnant

 

National Standards for Enforcement Agents May 2002Vulnerable situations

 

 

Those who might be potentially vulnerable include:

  • the elderly;
  • people with a disability;
  • the seriously ill;
  • the recently bereaved;
  • single parent families;
  • pregnant women;
  • unemployed people; and,
  • those who have obvious difficulty in understanding, speaking or reading English

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Thank you for your advice.

 

The bailiff doesn't appear to be certified according to the link.

 

I have booked this week off work because I am exhausted and scared they will arrive with a locksmith.

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Ministry of Justice Public Register of Bailiffs on 020 3334 6355

 

phone the above number to confirm he is NOT a bailiff then text him and ask when he was certificated and at what court if he does not reply within the hour

 

inform the council the bloke that came from Marston is not a certificated bailiff

 

because this is a fine I'm not 100% sure but i don't think he can break into your house

 

having said that if he is not certificated then there is nothing he can do he cant add charges break into house get you sent to jail and all the other thing he is likely to threaten you with

these are empty threats so for the sake of the baby try and calm down

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Morning everyone

I received 2 letters from Marston group on the same day claiming I owed £185 and £185 with two different reference numbers. I wrote to them to ask what the debt was for, as I had just moved into my new house and this was the 1st contact I have had. Had no response. Exactly one week later, a bailiff appeared at my door and posted a removals letter.

 

I rang the mobile number on the letter that evening and it was switched off. The very next day I received a cardboard certificate telling me I must contact the bailiff now to pay in full, what is now £585.

 

I rang again, and it was switched off, so I sent a text message to him asking him what the debt was for and could I have some more time to sort things out. He immediately text back saying it was for an unpaid fine for failure to provide information to the council tax on two occasions for a friends address where I stayed for 6 months whilst waiting for my house to complete. I did inform the council I was staying with my friend, and I did put my name on her lease.

 

I replied again to his message informing him that I am in the first trimester of a high risk pregnancy, and I was unable to pay it in full but did offer instalments, he obviously said no. He informed me that I had to pay it all now, or he would return with a locksmith and remove my furniture, and if that didn't cover the cost, then I would go to jail. After a tearful phone call and a lot of begging, he has given me an additional 7 days, this is Thursday the 6th of August.

 

So.....what the hell do I do now? I have not slept at all since then, and I am petrified that everyone phone call, text or knock at the door makes me almost throw up in fear. I am so scared, and now I am scared I will lose my baby with all this mess.

 

I thought my new house would be a break from all my awful past and it seems much worse now. I really don't know what to do.

 

I have written a letter to the head office asking for the original letters from the council as these letters from Marston were the first I knew about these fines. I have not sent this letter yet. Please can anyone give me any advice? Claire x

 

I am confused.

 

Can you confirm that this debt relates to two unpaid Magistrates Court FINES issued against you and that they are BOTH for £185 each !!

 

The reason that I ask this is because the amount of £185 is identical to the amount due for an unpaid parking ticket issued in London that is referred to the bailiffs.

 

If however the amount is CORRECT and this is for an unpaid FINE and if you have never before received any documentation...that this is actually quite SIMPLE.

 

You need to swear a Statutory Declaration and this should ensure that the fines ar both CANCELLED and all bailiff fees are then removed as well.

 

Can you please confirm the above and I will respons further.

 

PS: If this is for a fine then you will also need to obtain details of the Magistrates Court that issued the fine and the date and amount of the fine and any reference number provided by the Magistares Court.

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Thanks TT i have been in touch with Mr bailiff and his office with a request that it be sent back to the council ASAP, and this is not CT its for not sulpying info both within one month I DONT THINK SO they will not be contacting the cager again.

 

PS, have done statutory declaration on cagers behalf.

 

 

thanks

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