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Quote from: luke2397 on March 02, 2026, 03:43:45 pm

I haven't signed a lease, the flat is owned by my parents. I don't know exactly how the spaces are assigned

so, after you were asked, what did your parents say is actually written in their lease when you asked them?

I feel this is moving away from the topic at hand? I haven't asked about any lease agreement. I know that I have breached "parking rules" all I am asking is are Trace cowboys that I can ignore as I haven't parked illegally I have simply forgotten to use my permit or there wasn't sufficient spaces for me to park at my own home. Therefore all I am asking is will that hold up and am I likely for this to be escalated to a CCJ?

The lease agreement very likely trumps any "rules" the parking co. and HA might try to impose, both by virtue of what it might say and equally what it might not say.
You are being advised by experienced people who do seem to help win cases. If they ask for specific information, it's because it can be important.
Also note: things don't get "escalated to a CCJ".
You might do well to read a few other threads here, after you've answered the question.

Right, is there anything specific I'm looking for in the lease agreement that I can post here? Providing I can find it

Is there anything which relates to "Parking" or similar?

In other news, the NtK's are not PoFA compliant but there is no way that either the operator or the debt collector will admit that at this time - we can however use this at a later date.

I can have a look later on if I find anything. Also the date given from Trace to pay is tomorrow, is that the last date before it gets escalated or do I have more time than that?

It would be better if you could show us the exact wording rather than your own paraphrased summary.

You would be wise to try and find some "in depth" info from the lease, as it potentially holds the key to your strongest defence

Seeing as the 14 initial days to pay have expired is it best to contact trace to dispute the charge or BPA who manages the car park. Or do I now have to wait for this to be escalated potentially from the solicitor?

Please confirm that no driver(s) were revealed in the appeal(s)?

Please confirm that no driver(s) were revealed in the appeal(s)?

I said.

"I am writing to appeal the mentioned parking fine.

This was a case of me simply forgetting to put my permit on the dashboard when returning home. I have physical proof that I live at the address and have the relevant permit which was forgotten and would have been in the car just not on visible display.

This is not a case of the parking management losing out on revenue due to me being there as the car park is free and for residents of which I am.

Thank you"

If what I said here was wrong then there was a 3 day period between me asking whether to appeal it and actually appealing it with no advice or reply so what was I supposed to do? I've explained the situation that led me to getting a ticket