Ground rent notice not received by 18 lease holders?
Long story short, we had a new landlord who was late sending the march ground rent out and 18 leaseholders did not receive it. We did not know who the new landlord was or any payment details.
We made a joint complaint to PDC (property debt collection) who very quickly got involved and even asked our local MP. A year on all but me were forced into paying £925 to stop their credit score from being affected and to end the bullying.
I have now found that this is a scam in order for PDC to produce and print cash.https://thepropertyagentscam.wordpress.com/2020/11/06/the-service-charge-debt-collection-scam/
I will not be bullied into paying this with all the evidence I had supplied and a financial disclosure.
How do I get them off my back? I never refused to pay it but the landlord refused to discuss the matter and told me to talk to PDC direct. I have submitted a financial disclosure and a lot of evidence, which they disregarded and now what to force me to sell my flat to pay this debt.
Many thanks
Nina
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Member Since March 2019 - Comments: 13
9:33 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Please contact LKP they wi be able to help you. This happens alot. [email protected]
Member Since April 2021 - Comments: 189
10:28 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
https://www.pdclaw.co.uk/insights/getting-ground-rent-demands-right/#:~:text=Accordingly%2C%20ground%20rent%20is%20not%20payable%20until%20a,2002%20and%20the%20Regulations%20made%20under%20that%20section.
I presume this is not the same PDC but it clearly states that ground rent is not payable if it has not been correctly demanded.
How much is the ground rent?
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 13
11:05 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Crossed_Swords at 22/09/2022 – 10:28
This was disputed and pointed out a year ago.i asked for proof it was sent and they said they said
“We have evidence of emails and hard copies being sent to the correspondence details provided by your previous agents and land registry.”
They never provided this and my email was incorrect.they don’t have evidence of it being sent out.and they say there were not under any obligation to send recorded delivery .
Believe me I have had this argument with them. They maintain they posted it and so it is served .
They now just threaten me with court.
Member Since May 2017 - Comments: 766
11:07 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
It sounds like a scam to me
Member Since April 2021 - Comments: 189
11:20 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Nina noke at 22/09/2022 – 11:05
How much is the ground rent?
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 13
11:26 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Crossed_Swords at 22/09/2022 – 11:20
£125 for the ground rent…and yes it is a scam.https://thepropertyagentscam.wordpress.com/2020/11/06/the-service-charge-debt-collection-scam/
I need professional help from a solicitor. I cannot afford one.but I think just one letter to them would do the trick….can anyone help .
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 13
11:28 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
They want £1175 now in hiked fees …its absolutely disgusting .
Member Since April 2020 - Comments: 159 - Articles: 1
11:30 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Nina noke at 22/09/2022 – 11:26
Contact me via my website > berniewales.co.uk
Member Since July 2013 - Comments: 1266 - Articles: 1
11:37 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Do contact Bernie but consider paying the ground rent part as you do owe that once you receive the correct demand. It must be possible to find out who to pay. Is this your own residence?
If you want further help contact [email protected]
Member Since March 2019 - Comments: 13
11:39 AM, 22nd September 2022, About 4 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Nina noke at 22/09/2022 – 11:26
The Leaseholders Charity LKP will be able to offer FREE help and support
http://www.leaseholdknowledge.com