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    • Thank you for your responses. As requested, some more detail. Please forgive, I'm writing this on my phone which always makes for less than perfect grammar. My Dad tries but English not his 1st language, i'm born and bred in England, a qualified accountant and i often help him with his admin. On this occasion I helped my dad put in his renewal driving licence application around 6 weeks before expiry and with it the disclosure of his sleep apnoea. Once the licence expired I told him to get in touch with his GP, because the DVLA were offering only radio silence at that time (excuses of backlogs When I called to chase up). The GP charged £30 for an opinion letter on his ability to drive based on his medical history- at the time I didn't take a copy of the letter, but I am hoping this will be key evidence that we can rely on as to why s88 applies because in the GP opinion they saw no reason he couldn't drive i need to see the letter again as im going only on memory- we forwarded the letter in a chase up / complaint to the DVLA.  In December, everything went quiet RE the sleep apnoea (i presume his GP had given assurance) but the DVLA noticed there had been a 2nd medical issue in the past, when my father suffered a one off mini stroke 3 years prior. That condition had long been resolved via an operation (on his brain of all places, it was a scary time, but he came through unscathed) and he's never had an issue since. We were able to respond to that query very promptly (within the 14 days) and the next communication was the licence being granted 2 months later. DVLA have been very slow in responding every step of the way.  I realise by not disclosing the mini stroke at the time, and again on renewal (had I known I'd have encouraged it) he was potentially committing an offence, however that is not relevant to the current charge being levied, which is that he was unable to rely on s88 because of a current medical issue (not one that had been resolved). I could be wrong, I'm not a legal expert! The letter is a summons I believe because its a speeding offence (59 in a temp roadworks 50 limit on the A1, ironically whist driving up to visit me). We pleaded guilty to the speeding but not guilty to the s87.  DVLA always confirmed to me on the phone that the licence had not been revoked and that he "May" be able to continue to drive. They also confirmed in writing, but the letter explains the DVLA offer no opinion on the matter and that its up to the driver to seek legal advice. I'll take the advice to contact DVLA medical group. I'm going to contact the GP to make sure they received the SAR request for data, and make it clear we need to see a copy of the opinion letter. In terms of whether to continue to fight this, or to continue with the defence, do we have any idea of the potential consequences of either option? Thanks all
    • stopping payments until a DN arrives does not equal automatic sale to a DCA...if you resume payments after the DN.  
    • Sleep apnoea: used to require the condition  to be “completely” controlled Sometime before June 2013 DVLA changed it to "adequately" controlled. I have to disagree with MitM regarding the effect of informing DVLA and S.88 A diagnosis of sleep apnoea doesn't mean a licence wont be granted, and, indeed, here it was. If the father sought medical advice (did he?) : this is precisely where S.88 applies https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64edcf3a13ae1500116e2f5d/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla.pdf p.4 for “new medical condition” It is shakier ground if the opinion of a healthcare professional wasn’t sought. in that case it is on the driver to state they believed they met the medical standard to drive. However, the fact the licence was then later granted can be used to be persuasive that the driver’s belief they met the standard was correct. What was the other condition? And, just to confirm, at no point did DVLA say the licence was revoked / application refused? I’d be asking DVLA Drivers’ Medical Group why they believe S.88 doesn’t apply. S.88 only applies for the UK, incidentally. If your licence has expired and you meet the conditions for S.88 you can drive in the U.K., but not outside the U.K. 
    • So you think not pay until DN then pay something to the oc to delay selling to dcas?    then go from there? 
    • think about it, if you don't pay the full amount, what more can they do , default you  they've already registered a default notice by that point.  why have you got to await sale to a DCA.... for what?  
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Last week I received a letter from scot and co notifying me of enforcement and collection of £659 to be paid within 7 days. I called them and they said it was for non payment of council tax for 2003/4 period. I notified them that in 2003 I was a student renting a room in a shared flat and I was exempt from paying council tax and also at some point in that year I was on benefit for a couple of months. They said to contact the council.

 

 

I emailed Edinburgh council and explained the above but got an automated reply saying they will reply within 3 weeks.

 

 

Today, I received another letter from scot and co saying they have been instructed to execute a charge for payment and funds arrestment in respect of the debt. They say they're gonna stop access to my bank account etc...

 

 

 

 

Could you please give me advise on what to do in this situation?

 

 

Many thanks in advance

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Hi,

 

Phone Scott and Co on Monday and explain the situation regarding having to wait three weeks on a reply from the council.

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Thanks maroondevo52 for your quick reply. on Monday, I will go to the council offices on royal mile Edinburgh and see what they can do then I will let scott and co know.

 

 

I will post with an update.

 

 

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If you can provide the Council with proof ect of your exemption for the year Scott & Co are chasing you for I can't see you having to much trouble.

Was the letter they sent you headed 'Charge for Payment' or were they saying they were going to implement one.

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There's no title on the letter but says:

 

 

"We have been instructed to execute a charge for payment and funds arrestment in respect of the debt above. This means that you may not have access to funds held in your bank account, building society account or due to you by a third party.

it is essential that you contact us immediately on the above telephone number to prevent this action proceeding."

 

 

 

 

I gathered my certificates that show the dates when I was a student and I plan to take them tomorrow to Edinburgh council then email scott and co with the results.

 

 

What really bugs me is that they can say/do whatever they want and it is up to me/us to chase/prove the contrary. where is the law and what can we do about it? It is worse than a banana republic!

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I hope you get this sorted tomorrow, I know where your coming from regarding Scott & Co saying and doing whatever they want, I wouldn't take it personally, with a Summary Warrant for Council Tax the Local Authority takes a large bound file to the Sheriff Clerk with details of all the Council Tax accounts that the Council wants to pursue. The Sheriff signs a covering letter which allows the 10% surcharge and lets the Council do "dilligence" on the debt. There is no individual record held by the court.

 

Scott & Co will be acting on the Councils 'go ahead' and won't give a jot who they are chasing.

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Thanks a lot for your support marrondevo52 and for this site that helps us sheeple. I really appreciate it. I will hopefully write a positive update tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

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Thanks a lot for your support marrondevo52 and for this site that helps us sheeple. I really appreciate it. I will hopefully write a positive update tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

Best regards

 

Good luck with that, I'm not up the High Street tomorrow so no chance of me bumping into you :)

I'm still due Scott & Co £500 and odd notes and can't wait to get shot of them.

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Well, Today the council offices seem to be empty of citizens and open only for PAYMENTS of different things such as parking tickets council payments etc... 2 council workers asking you first about why you're there and then fob you off according to today's criteria. If you're paying you're welcome otherwise they're Not open for help or advice to any struggling CITIZEN. Great...

 

 

I was told that my documents supplied by respectable unis in Edinburgh are worth s**** and told to get a letter stating when I was a student. The reluctant guy said " I NEED TO PROVE THAT I WAS A STUDENT OR UNEMPLOYED IN 2003 OR JUST SAY TO SCOTT AND CO THAT YOU'RE POOR AND ARRANGE TO PAY AS LITTLE AS YOU CAN". I said to this ar****** " Why should I pay for something I didn't know and still don't know what it is about and he asked me to come back in the morning or another day." feckless bast**** who have no regard for people. So forget what the information I have supplied to them and the university and the job centre in 2003 and defend yourself.

 

 

I will... and I will let everyone know...including the papers...

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Sorry for the above rant I was very upset about the incompetence of these so called public servants. Thanks maroondevo52 I also wish you luck with those vultures.

 

I'll keep you updated.

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Yesterday, I sent an email with my problem to most of the relevant/concerned people who are supposed to look after us including MSP's.

 

 

Well I can't say much because I could reveal who I am but today I got few responses and the proof I was a student etc... showed them to these people who are supposed to look after us because we pay for them and guess what a simple phone call has stopped all this mess for now. we'll see.

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Sounds like good news then, have Scott & Co agreed to stop any action regarding the Charge for Payment and funds arrestment.

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Yes scott and co said the account is put on hold and there's no action to be taken for now.

 

So at least for now my stress levels have dropped and I can get evidences etc.. ready for when they attack again :| because I know they will.

 

One really big thing I've learned in my life is to never give in to bullies, speak out loud for your rights and never be shy.

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This is an update on the situation.

 

 

I have been dealing with this matter for quite some time and the council recognises that I was a student for the periods I stated and exempted me from paying council tax.

However, they are chasing me for £920 for council tax arrears for while I was receiving JSA.

 

 

£320 for 19 December 2002 to 31 March 2003

 

 

£600 for 1 April 2003 to 31 August 2003

 

 

The council tax band was E.

 

 

I do understand that I get only 25% discount when claiming JSA and I know that I do have to pay council tax, but the problem is I was renting a single room with other 2 tenants who's names are also on the council tax bill.

I was advised by the council to pay otherwise they will add 10% surcharge etc. I did pay the full amount and let the council know that I will make a complaint.

 

 

I really find it very unfair that I have to pay the full amount while the 2 other tenants pay nothing.

 

 

Is this legal? who's liable when there's a joint tenancy?

 

 

 

 

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Hi,

 

Sorry to hear this has still not been resolved to your satisfaction.

 

The council will normally send just one bill, addressed either to one liable person or (if the council is aware that there is more than one liable person) in the joint names of several

liable persons. One of the jointly liable persons must pay the full bill; how they share the cost is a matter for them to decide among themselves.

 

Have you had a word with the other liable tenants.

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Hi maroondevo52,

 

 

The council are aware of the 2 other joint tenants and have their names on the bill but they don't know where they are and I also don't know either. They were just tenants renting rooms and the landlord put their names on the contract.

 

 

Why should I pay their council tax?

 

 

Can I pursue this with the council? can they do this legally?

 

 

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I agree there's no way you should be paying their share of the council tax.

I'd think phoning the council again and getting their take on things would be the way to go.

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Good luck with that.

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Did you ever get this resolved MAKROX.

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