Jump to content


  • Tweets

  • Posts

    • If Labour are elected I hope they go after everyone who made huge amounts of money out of this, by loading the company with debt. The sad thing is that some pension schemes, including the universities one, USS, will lose money along with customers.
    • What's the reason for not wanting a smart meter? Personally I'm saving a pile on a tariff only available with one. Today electricity is 17.17p/kWh. If the meter is truly past its certification date the supplier is obliged to replace it. If you refuse to allow this then eventually they'll get warrant and do so by force. Certified life varies between models and generations, some only 10 or 15 years, some older types as long as 40 years or maybe even more. Your meter should have its certified start date marked somewhere so if you doubt the supplier you can look up the certified life and cross check.
    • No I'm not. Even if I was then comments on this forum wouldn't constitute legal advice in the formal sense. Now you've engaged a lawyer directly can I just make couple of final suggestions? Firstly make sure he is fully aware of the facts. And don't mix and match by taking his advice on one aspect while ploughing your own furrow on others.  Let us know how you get on now you have a solicitor acting for you.
    • Oil and gold prices have jumped, while shares have fallen.View the full article
    • Thank you for your reply, DX! I was not under the impression that paying it off would remove it from my file. My file is already trashed so it would make very little difference to any credit score. I am not certain if I can claim compensation for a damaged credit score though. Or for them reporting incorrect information for over 10 years? The original debt has been reported since 2013 as an EE debt even though they had sold it in 2014. It appears to be a breach of the Data Protection Act 1998 Section 13 and this all should have come to a head when I paid the £69 in September 2022, or so I thought. The £69 was in addition to the original outstanding balance and not sent to a DCA. Even if I had paid the full balance demanded by the DCA back in 2014 then the £69 would still have been outstanding with EE. If it turns out I have no claim then so be it. Sometimes there's not always a claim if there's blame. The CRA's will not give any reason for not removing it. They simply say it is not their information and refer me to EE. More to the point EE had my updated details since 2022 yet failed to contact me. I have been present on the electoral roll since 2012 so was traceable and I think EE have been negligent in reporting an account as in payment arrangement when in fact it had been sold to a DCA. In my mind what should have happened was the account should have been defaulted before it was closed and sold to the DCA who would then have made a new entry on my credit file with the correct details. However, a further £69 of charges were applied AFTER it was sent to the DCA and it was left open on EE systems. The account was then being reported twice. Once with EE as open with a payment arrangement for the £69 balance which has continued since 2013 and once with the DCA who reported it as defaulted in 2014 and it subsequently dropped off and was written off by the DCA, LOWELL in 2021. I am quite happy for EE to place a closed account on my credit file, marked as satisfied. However, it is clear to me that them reporting an open account with payment arrangement when the balance is £0 and the original debt has been written off is incorrect? Am I wrong?
  • Recommended Topics

  • Our picks

    • If you are buying a used car – you need to read this survival guide.
      • 1 reply
    • Hello,

      On 15/1/24 booked appointment with Big Motoring World (BMW) to view a mini on 17/1/24 at 8pm at their Enfield dealership.  

      Car was dirty and test drive was two circuits of roundabout on entry to the showroom.  Was p/x my car and rushed by sales exec and a manager into buying the mini and a 3yr warranty that night, sale all wrapped up by 10pm.  They strongly advised me taking warranty out on car that age (2017) and confirmed it was honoured at over 500 UK registered garages.

      The next day, 18/1/24 noticed amber engine warning light on dashboard , immediately phoned BMW aftercare team to ask for it to be investigated asap at nearest garage to me. After 15 mins on hold was told only their 5 service centres across the UK can deal with car issues with earliest date for inspection in March ! Said I’m not happy with that given what sales team advised or driving car. Told an amber warning light only advisory so to drive with caution and call back when light goes red.

      I’m not happy to do this, drive the car or with the after care experience (a sign of further stresses to come) so want a refund and to return the car asap.

      Please can you advise what I need to do today to get this done. 
       

      Many thanks 
      • 81 replies
    • Housing Association property flooding. https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/438641-housing-association-property-flooding/&do=findComment&comment=5124299
      • 161 replies
    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

      Frankly I don't think that is any accident.

      One of the points that the judge made was that the customers contract with the broker specifically refers to the courier – and it is clear that the courier knows that they are acting for a third party. There is no need to name the third party. They just have to be recognisably part of a class of person – such as a sender or a recipient of the parcel.

      Please note that a recent case against UPS failed on exactly the same issue with the judge held that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 did not apply.

      We will be getting that transcript very soon. We will look at it and we will understand how the judge made such catastrophic mistakes. It was a very poor judgement.
      We will be recommending that people do include this adverse judgement in their bundle so that when they go to county court the judge will see both sides and see the arguments against this adverse judgement.
      Also, we will be to demonstrate to the judge that we are fair-minded and that we don't mind bringing everything to the attention of the judge even if it is against our own interests.
      This is good ethical practice.

      It would be very nice if the parcel delivery companies – including EVRi – practised this kind of thing as well.

       

      OT APPROVED, 365MC637, FAROOQ, EVRi, 12.07.23 (BRENT) - J v4.pdf
        • Like
  • Recommended Topics

Lots of debts, please help


style="text-align: center;">  

Thread Locked

because no one has posted on it for the last 3000 days.

If you need to add something to this thread then

 

Please click the "Report " link

 

at the bottom of one of the posts.

 

If you want to post a new story then

Please

Start your own new thread

That way you will attract more attention to your story and get more visitors and more help 

 

Thanks

Recommended Posts

Hello.

Please can someone advise how to get out of this mess?

My partner left me in September.

We paid half for everything

I work full time but have got in a mess

We have a car on finance.

Due to my mental health state, i have bipolar, i have got behind on rent, council tax and the car payments. I have a thread here for help with my car.

I asked for help with the CAB, a pound a month letter was arranged for 2 of the debts

I have a child tax credit overpayment of 1500

And stupidly, i took out 3 payday loans.

I have had car repairs, vet bills and had to pay those .

I have had a meeting with my landlord and i have to pay on time from next month or i get evicted.

Please an someone tell me how to take control and get straight

I want to act like an adult and stop worrying about how i'm going to afford electric and food

Thank you for any help

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello, thank you fo the reply

I work full time, rough take home pay 1130 a month

Rent 3200, paying rent plus 5 a week 474 total a month

Council tax 800 arrears, court this tuesday, should be 138 a month

Car finance hp in default, only had 6 month to pay, owe1,300

Wonga 250 in default

Quikquid 300, paid 64 off

Lending stream 250, paid 43

I have 1500 overpayment for child tax credit. I left it with the CAB and need to get an update

250 barclaycard 1.00 a month

Lowel 125. 1.00 a month

Carpet debt, 300 paying 5.00 a month

 

I have a son who lost his job and just signed on

And a son sanctioned on universl credit, but getting training help and should get a payment middle of february

I get paid on the 10th february

And have 100 left in the bank for food, gas electric, petrol

And my dog needs more pills on friday, she may have cancer

 

I don't have anyone to confide in as i feel stupid for sinking this low

Link to post
Share on other sites

My ex paid half of everything. I have had a crisis i know, but all my gp does is give me antidepressants that make me hyper

And i struggle to get time off work for appointmets as i don't want work to know

So i leave it and muddle along

Link to post
Share on other sites

I am sure that this forum will help.

 

My advice is to also call national debtline. They were brilliant when I helped a friend in similar circumstances to you.

CAG has helped me so much since I joined. Based on what I have learnt from others on here and my own experiences, I try to chip in and help others from time to time. I am not an expert and give my opinion only. Always check with the more experienced CAG members before making important decisions.

:-)

Link to post
Share on other sites

You can and will get through it, you have taken some good steps already, being here and having gone to CAB are good things. Ok so from your debts obviously Rent Arrears and Council Tax are the highest priority debts, do you private rent, are you entitled to any housing benefit or council tax credits. What age is the car, what is its approx worth. things like

 

Wonga

Quick Quid

Lending Stream

Barclaycard

Lowell and

carpet debt are all the lowest priority and should be £1 max per month for now at least

 

If it helps i myself at one point was over 7k in debt from 3 priority debts so i know what its like, but i am almost clear now, and eventually, you can be too :)

Link to post
Share on other sites

Kaz, Welcome back to CAG.

 

Not having the best time I see and Im sorry to hear about your situation. We will try to help as best as we can.

We need to try and get your head above board. Priority debts.

 

Rent, Council tax etc... Are priorities. So cocentrate your focus on those.

As for PDL... Not priority and I understand why you turned to these. Due to your situation, I think Stepchange could be very good for you now.

Have you approached them before? They are specialists and itll look better with HMRC and The local council if you are getting help. Plus itll relieve some stress from you.

 

I see youve been to the CAB, where is that right now? Ill ask other members to advise.

 

We could do with some help from you.

 

Have we helped you ...?         Please Donate button to the Consumer Action Group

 

**Fko-Filee**

Receptaculum Ignis

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

I have had a crisis i know, but all my gp does is give me antidepressants that make me hyper

And i struggle to get time off work for appointmets as i don't want work to know

 

If you work for a large employer, they may be able to offer confidential support and advice through their occupational health department. Many businesses are waking up to the fact that mental health is widespread and affects many people in the workplace.

PLEASE HELP US TO KEEP THIS SITE RUNNING

EVERY POUND DONATED WILL HELP US TO KEEP HELPING OTHERS

 

 

No... you can't eat my brain just yet. I need it a little while longer.

Link to post
Share on other sites

If you work for a large employer, they may be able to offer confidential support and advice through their occupational health department. Many businesses are waking up to the fact that mental health is widespread and affects many people in the workplace.

 

Yes... The mental impact is drastic. Failing that, your doctor maybe able to sort something out.

Also some good advice previously... Speak to national debtline... Could also advise.

 

We could do with some help from you.

 

Have we helped you ...?         Please Donate button to the Consumer Action Group

 

**Fko-Filee**

Receptaculum Ignis

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you everyone

I rent from a housing association

I have help from them. I am in a 4 bed house with high council tax

I need to downsize but i can't because of my arrears

So i'm stuck paying high bills. I don't need all these rooms.

 

Step debt change sent me a load of paperwork, but not much practical help

My sons are on a housing list for a 2 bed flat

And if push came to shove, i could stay with my daughter and leave this mess

But that really is a last resort

And private renting needs a big deposit, credit checks and higher rent

I just need a cheaper place and a plan to clear my debts

But i struggle with day to day living expenses

My head is just all over the place with being dumped and trying to cope on my own

Link to post
Share on other sites

Could someone please advise about court with my coucil tax debt. I'm dreading it!

My debt help from my housing association said i don't have to go, but how will they know what is happening if i don't go?

I can go and face it, but is is too late to hand a letter in to court with a ststement of my finances and reasons, or should i just go and explain?

Thank you

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Kaz, I understand, but try not to worry too much. Itll kick you down even more.

When is the date for court? Tuesday correct? It could be for a liability order. Have you had anybody attend the property from a bailiff company maybe?

Which council may I ask?

 

We could do with some help from you.

 

Have we helped you ...?         Please Donate button to the Consumer Action Group

 

**Fko-Filee**

Receptaculum Ignis

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

What i worry about is paying the bills and getting to the end of the month before payday and having no food, gas or electric and running out of petrol

I need budgeting help to keep on track with repayments too

I'll have to try and write everything down

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • Recently Browsing   0 Caggers

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Have we helped you ...?


×
×
  • Create New...