'Not allowed' to claim from Halifaz at the moment?

[Cola]

Hello,

 

I am trying to help my friend claim back some charges. She called the Halifax to speak to someone about something else and had a recorded message saying that due to the test case (which could take a year to complete) being looked at at the moment, they are not looking at any more claims until it's finished. They say that if you try and claim they will ask the court for a delay.

 

Can they do this? It seems a little underhand to me? Is this what all banks are doing now?

[**Tilly**]

hi cola the advise is carry on with your claim please read these links

OFT Test claim: What this means for you

OFT v Banks - **Don't panic!!!**

[overflow]

Hi Cola

 

If you havent sent the S A R yet here is the link for it

 

Subject Access Request Generator

 

Take no notice to the bank telling you that you cant put a claim in yet till the test case is over thats utter rubbish.

 

They are trying any tactics to stop people from putting claims in.

Send this letter along with £10 fee and then you have to wait 40 days from the day they recieved it , send it recorded delivery to Trinity Rd address.

 

They may send you a letter back saying that it could take up to 8 wks, take no notice of this . One thing you must do is always stick to your timescale, its your claim not theirs. Your in the drivers seat.

 

Everyone on here is just going about their claims in the usual way,some people are still winning regardless of the Test Case.

 

My advice to you would be try and read all you can on different threads here. You will get an idea what you are up against.

 

Also read the F& Q's they tell you all you might need to know.

 

You'll find that on here we are like one big extended family. we look out for each otherand try to help anyway we can.

 

If you get stuck at any time or need advice just give a yell on here and some-one will come to help.

SSL once said that there is no such thing as a stupid question only stupid mistakes. I remember that advice from when I first came on here and have gone by its meaning ever since.

Wise words from a very wise lady, she's one of the site helpers and you can ask her anything, always willing to help.

 

Good Luck with your claim , keeping my eye on your thread.

 

Regards

[overflow]

Sorry Tilly didnt see you there.

[Dusary]

I've joined in, too!

[sallysas]

Any trick in the book will do. Wonder how many people will be put off in the short-term.

[dpick]

You must keep going with your claim keep copies of all documents you send and receive for evidence keep going till you get a stay issued by the court as once you have issued a court claim the way things stand now you claim will be earning 8% statutory interest until settled.

 

all the best dpick:)

[MacBoy]

Another example of the abuse by the banks of the OFT test case. Learn how to complain to your MP about it here.