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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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Any care component AT ALL of DLA is prima facie evidence of disability, therefore any requests for proof of vulnerability over and above a letter from DWP regarding grant of DLA is therefore vexatious and unnecessary, as this proves the existence of vulnerability as per the guidelines, and this vulnerability of ANY resident member of the household, makes the whole family vulnerable. So the bailiffs should send the case back to the council forthwith

 

In this case OP is caring for a sibling so is a family member with a blood relationship, the council and bailiffs can not argue vulnerability does not apply to the whole family, as obviously the brother is more than a mere lodger.

 

Formal Complaint . pdq is way forward now citing the stubborn dismissal of a proven vulnerable situation is not the correct way to deal with vunerable debtors as it breaches the guidelines both the council and bailiffs have signed up to. Further that if the bailiff carries out any unlawful or dodgy action the council are WHOLLY LIABLE for any such action by their agent the bailiff, MP and councillors can be contacted via www.writetothem.com

 

To say I am fulminating, and feel like smacking the bailiffs and council staff around the chops with a virtual wet mackerel until they see the erroneous way they are dealing with this case is an understatement

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stating my complete displeasure with these poltroons

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Thanks again guys ....I feel truly exhausted and like we are constantly up against brick wall after brick wall. Do these people not realise that its not a case of we don't want to pay but that we cannot afford to meet their payment demands i.e clear the whole debt off or else!!! ?? Am I right in thinking the way forwards from here is to write a few more letters with evidence to the people above? Via recorded delivery? Also what happens if in the meantime, the bailiffs come and take our car? How am I supposed to get to work etc? I need a car to do my job and also get the children school etc etc :( Wouldn't mind if I had a jag but its an old nissan!!!Thanks again

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You could pay an amount every week at a rate you can realistically afford to pay without fail, using their online payment system, pay it regularly, say £10 every Wednesday , but it must be the same day each week without fail, to establish a payment record. This shows a willingness to pay, and also adds value to any complaint, as it shows you are at least trying.

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"Sell" your car to a family member/friend, send the V5 to the DVLA straight away, draw up an agreement signed and witnessed to say the car is on loan to you from the new owner on the proviso you accept all responsibility for maintainance, tax and insurance, You will need to notify your insurance company to the change of ownership.

 

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Who did you see at the Council - was it just the normal office wallah who has to read from a script. If it were me then I would be on to local Councillor(s) this afternoon advising of the failings of their employees, would write both letter & email to Council CEO marked as "Formal Request" - copies may be sent to Head of Revenues & Leader of the Council. Sorry but your Council are a joke, I appreciate how hard this must be but you must not give up. Following the letters I would also make some FOI requests to them in particular asking:

Do they have a Code of Conduct for their Bailiffs, if so what is it

Do they have a Service Level Agreement with their Bailiffs, if so what is it

Do the Council abide by the National Standards for Enforcement Agents and do they ensure their Bailiff do as well

What provisions do the Council have in place for the protection of those who fall into the "vulnerable" category according to the National Standards for Enforcement Agents

Are the Council aware that anyone in a household who is deemed "vulnerable" according to the National Standards for Enforcement Agents then renders that whole household as "vulnerable" and not just the individual

What procedures do the Council have in place to monitor the activities of their appointed Bailiffs

What procedures do the Council have in place to monitor the charges applied by appointed Bailiffs

Are all Council staff, or if provided by an external agency, who face the General Public trained in the Council Tax (Administration & Enforcement) Regulations 1992 as amended - if not why not

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Further to ploddertoms last post I would phone your councillor pdq today, as an elected representative they should be available until 9 pm Monday to Saturday, after all bailiffs operate up to that time

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