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#Post#: 56193--------------------------------------------------
DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts & Tribunal
DIR By: disgruntled_driver
Date: February 1, 2025, 8:02 pm
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Hi all,
I need some help with my current situation.
In mid July of 2024, I received a 'Letter of Claim' in the post
from DCB Legal acting on behalf of Parkmaven Limited for an
'unpaid parking charge notice(s) (PCN)'. The letter was dated
26th June 2024.
The alleged date of the infringement was 15th December 2023 with
the reason stated as 'No valid parking session'. I had purchased
a parking space via 'Your Parking Space' website from 13th
December until 15th of December 18:00 and I have email proof of
this.
I emailed DCB Legal on 21st of July 2024 with an email template
I found online from Money Saving expert which basically confirms
my address and disputes the PCN issued (see the code block
below).
--- Code ---
The alleged debt is disputed and any court proceedings will be
vigorously defended.
I am sourcing and seeking independent debt advice and as such,
I formally request that this matter be put on hold for an
additional 30 days, in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol
for Debt Claims 2017 ('the PAP').
I note that the amount being claimed has increased by a hugely
exaggerated amount which the Government called "extorting money
from motorists".
Don't send me your usual blather about that.
On the date of the alleged infringement, I had a fully valid
parking space booked via “Your parking space” website.
I have two questions, and under the PAP I am entitled to
specific answers:
Am I to understand that the additional £70 represents what you
lot dress up as a 'Debt Recovery' fee, and if so, is this nett
or inclusive of VAT? If the latter, would you kindly explain why
I am being asked to pay the operator’s VAT?
With regard to the principal alleged PCN sum: Is this damages,
or will it be pleaded as consideration for parking?
--- End Code ---
I received an automated response and then a few days later, 23rd
of July, a Litigation Support Associate from DCB emailed me
asking to confirm my details for security reasons which I failed
to do as I simply missed the email.
Fast forward to present day, I have received a letter from 'HM
Courts & Tribunal Service' saying that I owe money to someone
and that I could get a CCJ if I dont respond promptly with the
attached form. I just want to get this resolved as quickly as
possible but £270 is ludacris amount of money. I actually plan
to go abroad on a sabbatical for a few months so this has been
quite a bummer to find out 48 hours
My questions are as follows,
1. Is it too late/futile to respond to the email from 23rd of
July with the requested details?
2. Given that I have proof of my parking session (email receipt)
I plan to contest the PCN and the claim so should I just be
filling out the defence form
3. Shall I fill out the 'Acknowlegment of Service' form to give
myself extra time (14 days ->28 days)?
Thanks in advance.
#Post#: 56196--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: DWMB2
Date: February 2, 2025, 1:49 am
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Welcome to FTLA.
Please show us the latest form you have received from the court.
#Post#: 56224--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: ixxy
Date: February 2, 2025, 7:56 am
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I had purchased a parking space via 'Your Parking Space' website
Oh dear, YPS have form for selling parking on car parks on which
they have no relationship with the enforcement company. Might be
worth checking the T & Cs on the YPS website, there was a case
recently where YPS expected the motorist to tell the hotel
receptionist they had booked through YPS so it could be logged
with the private parking company, it wasn't done automatically.
It's possible Parkmaven have no relationship with YPS so your
proof of payment may not be valid, worth checking that out
before relying on it for defence when you get to submitting
that.
#Post#: 56227--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: disgruntled_driver
Date: February 2, 2025, 8:07 am
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Hi,
Here is the latest correspondence from HM Courts & Tribunal
(personal info redacted). I've attached it as a PDF as it was
multipage and I couldnt figure out how to make a multipage
image.
[attach=1]
[attachment deleted by admin]
#Post#: 56233--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: b789
Date: February 2, 2025, 8:21 am
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Don't fret. If you follow the advice, this will end with a
discontinuation.
With an issue date of 28th January, you have until 16th February
to submit an Acknowledgement of Service (AoS). Follow the
instructions in this linked PDF to submit your AoS.
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvqu3bask5m0zir/money-claim-online-How-to-Acknowledge.pdf?dl=0
By submitting the AoS, you then have until 4pm on Monday 3rd
March to submit a defence.
When you have submitted the AoS, come back and we will provide
instructions on how to submit a suitable defence.
#Post#: 56238--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: disgruntled_driver
Date: February 2, 2025, 9:07 am
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Thank you, I've now submitted the Acknowledgement of Service
(AoS) using the guide provided. As suggested by
[member=4074]ixxy[/member], I checked out the Terms & Conditions
HTML https://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/company/terms-conditions
for
YourParkingSpace and it doesnt seem too favourable.
My next questions are:
1. Should I be contacting Your Parking Space regarding this
whole situation?
2. As I'll be abroad for at least 2 months, I would like all
correspondence to be via email, how can I make that known to the
courts so I dont receive anything by post?
3. Is it still worthwhile to respond to the DCB Legal's email
from 23rd of July with the requested details and letting them
know that I plan to submit a defence?
#Post#: 56241--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: b789
Date: February 2, 2025, 9:50 am
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In answer to your questions:
1. Why have you only left it until now to try and get 'Your
Parking Space' involved? I seriously doubt they will be much use
as ParkMaven have instructed DCB Legal to start litigation. You
can still try and find out what went wrong with their system
but, to behest, it is not going to make much difference in this
case as DCB Legal will discontinue in due course.
2. No, HMCTS (Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service) does
not routinely send legal documents via email unless expressly
permitted by the court. Court documents, including claim forms,
directions, and judgments, are typically served by post to the
address provided in the court proceedings.
However, you may request email correspondence by writing to the
court, but this is at the court’s discretion. The best approach
is:
[indent](a) Contact the Court – You should email or write to the
court handling your case, requesting that all correspondence be
sent via email while you are abroad. You should provide a valid
reason (e.g., temporary absence from the UK) and specify a
preferred email address.
(b) Appoint a Representative – If you have someone in the UK who
can receive mail on your behalf, you may wish to appoint them as
a representative to monitor your correspondence and update you
on any deadlines.
(c) Check the Online Court System (MCOL) – As the case will be
in the small claims track, you can check the Money Claim Online
(MCOL) where updates might be available.
(d) Request an Extension if Necessary – If you expect to be
unable to respond to deadlines while abroad, you may apply for
an extension under CPR 3.1(2)(a) for case management purposes.
(e) Inform HMCTS of a Temporary Address (if applicable) – If you
will have a reliable overseas address, you may inform the court,
though this is not always ideal due to international postal
delays.[/indent]
Option (b) is probably the best if it can be arranged.
3. Don't bother responding to a two year old email from DCB
Legal. They will receive a copy of your defence from the CNBC
and will respond stating that they have received it and intend
to continue. If you do want to make sure you only receive email
correspondence from DCB Legal, the email them at
info.dcblegal.co.uk and give them your email contact and the
claim number. Don't give them your phone number as they will be
a nuisance as the claim hearing date nears and they want to
settle. (don't settle. They will discontinue).
I will come back with a suitable defence over the next few days.
The one we have been using has now been amended and I just need
to clarify a few details with the judge who is advising me.
#Post#: 56249--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: disgruntled_driver
Date: February 2, 2025, 10:44 am
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Hi [member=26]b789[/member] thanks for your response & guidance.
1. In all honesty, I'd hoped my initial email to DCB Legal would
have stopped this whole fiasco but that was very naïve of me. In
hindsight, this should have been done as soon as I'd received
the letter from DCB Legal (in Mid July 2024). I wont bother
reaching out to them.
2. I'll contact the courts now making them aware of my situation
(regarding being abroad) and speak to family about being a
representative on my behalf. And of course monitor the situation
via MCOL
3. I'm not sure if you meant two years figuratively or literally
🤣 but to clarify the email was only from 23rd July 2024
(approx 6 months). Regardless, as it's got to this point, I'm
happy to hold of communicating with them directly and continue
with the legal process. I was just hoping that maybe emailing
them with proof of parking purchased via 'Your Parking Space'
would be enough for them to drop the case completely.
Thanks once again.
#Post#: 56250--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: b789
Date: February 2, 2025, 10:50 am
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TO be honest, as long as you have someone who can open your mail
back home and email you a copy if it is important, the you can
easily deal with it whilst abroad. As I mentioned, as long as
the claim is defended, it will be discontinued.
The only requirement will be to "attend" a mediation phone call
where you offer £0 and it is over within minutes. It is not part
of the judicial process so does not involve any judge or
solicitor. When you receive the invitation for the mediation
phone call, you can give them your foreign number.
#Post#: 57000--------------------------------------------------
Re: DCB Legal -> Letter of Claim --> HM Courts &
Tribunal
DIR By: disgruntled_driver
Date: February 6, 2025, 3:07 pm
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Hi all, I actually ended getting into contact with 'Your Parking
Space' (the platform I booked the parking with) to see if they
could see why I was issued a PCN from DCB legal. They've told me
that I'd parked in the wrong parking area and that the fault is
with me as the driver for not checking. I've attached my booking
location (with link to the streetview) and the streetview of
where I parked (on the opposite side of the road).
Booking: Eugene Street, St. Judes, BS5 0TN
HTML https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4598111,-2.578641,3a,75y,222.34h,82.85t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sKALIy-CcFN1i0XuLDfD8yA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D7.1498044268313095%26panoid%3DKALIy-CcFN1i0XuLDfD8yA%26yaw%3D222.3447667712579!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
PCN: Globe House Bristol
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