Hi everyone,
There was a previous post here about a parking charge notice (PCN) issued by Gemini Parking Solutions, and an update is now needed along with further advice. Here's the full background:
The PCN was issued in July 2023 for a leased vehicle. The driver parked in a car park and entered an incorrect digit for the vehicle registration while obtaining a ticket.
Gemini Parking Solutions first sent the PCN to the lease company, which then provided the details of the individual leasing the vehicle.
The PCN was sent to the individual without the required lease documents or hire agreement, which was the foundation of the appeal. An appeal was sent via recorded delivery, but no response was ever received.
By October 2023, DRP (Debt Recovery Plus) had contacted the individual with two letters. The most recent letter at the time threatened legal action if there was no response within seven days. The advice here at the time was to ignore DRP, as they cannot enforce the charge by law, so no action was taken.
After months of silence, a “Notice of Debt Recovery” has now been received from DCBL (Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd). They are demanding £170 and state that legal action may follow if payment isn’t made within 14 days.
A copy of the letter is attached for reference.
What steps should be taken next? Should this letter also be ignored, or does the involvement of DCBL change the situation? Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help!
[ Guests cannot view attachments ]
