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Hi @b789, have you or another one of the mods got a suitable defence I can file for my case? I believe I still have a few days left after filing my AoS back on the 2nd of Feb.

Thanks in advance.

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
 
PCN: Globe House Bristol

I can understand that this massively impacts my defence there may be an argument to make regarding the circumstances of my arrival in Eugene Street when no parking spaces were available at the time (despite having booked . It seems I had initially misinterpreted the signage and believed that the other parking zone was part of the same area. However, given the ambiguity of the signs indicating ‘Your Parking Space,’ I’m uncertain if this can be considered a valid defense.

Any thoughts/suggestions are much appreciated.

Thank you, I've now submitted the Acknowledgement of Service (AoS) using the guide provided. As suggested by @ixxy, I checked out the 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?

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).


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?
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.