[The Great One]

Hi

I have just threatened the late payment act 1998.

A wb site company took money out of my account with my authorization (they did my website) for marketing, I had called them 30 times over 2 months. In the end I just said that if it wasn't here by end of the week then by law I can add a fine + interest and will do so every month, i also said I would rather not go that route but they have left me little alternative.

Google Late payment act 1998 for a breakdown of charges.

Money was here by end of week (£280.83)

Regards

Martin

[gwrightson]

well thanks for all the advise, i shall look up late payment act as suggested and hope the threat of added interest may do the trick, a personal visit, and a suttle implication that in the past custys have recieved their dirty water back by post, well through the letter box might be an option .

geoff

[Dennis]

If it's any help this is the letter I send (only twice thankfully and worked both times) along with filled out copies of the documents to be filed at small claims court.

Dear Mr. ******,

Re: Invoice **** Dated **/**/**** Amount due £***.**

Despite reminders, the above invoice remains unpaid after 60 days. If this is still the case as of <what ever date you choose> the enclosed Claim Form will be served at the <your local> County Court.

If you allow this to happen you will incur court costs and you may forfeit your credit status because your name will be recorded by the major credit reference agencies. This may deter others from supplying you.

You are also being charged compensation pursuant to the late payment legislation, which together with court costs makes the debt £***.**

To stop this from happening please arrange payment in full now.

[premiermaids]

Mike, if Geoff went to the small claims court then, yes, it could take  time - but it may be one of the few legal routes he could take; the SCC exists for a reason.

Whilst not everyone would be scared by the threat of bailiffs some clearly are – the letting agent I threatened paid up within 2 days!

Fortunately, Geoff has received a number of replies and my contribution was intended to suggest something that he might wish to consider – nothing more.


Regards

Jim