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    Default Client not paying up.

    Ok, in a nutshell...

    Done a disco and told the client that they drop the cheque in the post (big mistake, i know...lesson learned).

    Anyway, nothing arrived in the post...which wasnt a biggie as I was having problems with Royal Mail. I messaged them via FaceBook to be told that they had posted it out. I requested that they cancel the cheque, and asked if they could post a second one via my parents.... they agreed.

    A week later, nothing had came so i resent the invoice to them....nothing....when it became overdue i sent a copy and a polite reminder that itwas due and gave them an extta 7 days to pay.

    Anyway, times up tomorrow....and ive heard nothing. My next step is to send copies of all correspondance and contract via recorded delivery with a letter threatening debt recovery action if they dont pay within the next 7 days.

    What do you think?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dynamic Entertainment View Post
    What do you think?
    I think you've been really stoopid

    www.moneyclaim.gov.uk - used three times, won three times. Tax deductible expense if you lose, they pay your costs if you win.

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    Have you spoken to them on the phone? In my experience putting people on the spot can work better than letters which can easily be ignored.
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    Or if they stay close by...drop in on them. It had the desired effect when I was owed money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vectis View Post
    I think you've been really stoopid

    www.moneyclaim.gov.uk - used three times, won three times. Tax deductible expense if you lose, they pay your costs if you win.
    I was thinking that. Easy enough to use?

    Quote Originally Posted by Danno13 View Post
    Have you spoken to them on the phone? In my experience putting people on the spot can work better than letters which can easily be ignored.
    I was once told that if you we're owed money not to chase it by phone as it could be construed as harrassment....do everything in writing so theres a paper trail and you can prove what youve said.

    Quote Originally Posted by Shaun View Post
    Or if they stay close by...drop in on them. It had the desired effect when I was owed money.
    Unfortunately not an option as they dont live local.


    Out of interest i know that the statutory late debt compensation is £40. Is that applicable to private clients or only business to business?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dynamic Entertainment View Post


    Out of interest i know that the statutory late debt compensation is £40.
    Never heard of that before - have you a link to the info?

    I know that businesses can charge 8% above base rate interest on debts. (Unless it's changed recently)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Solitaire Entertainments Ltd View Post
    Never heard of that before - have you a link to the info?

    I know that businesses can charge 8% above base rate interest on debts. (Unless it's changed recently)
    https://payontime.co.uk/late-payment...st-calculators

    Although the link has answered my question....business to business only.
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    I ended up taking a client to County Court for a "cancelled" booking.

    It's now gone the whole way and I've got a default ruling.

    Used these guys and they did a great job

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dynamic Entertainment View Post
    https://payontime.co.uk/late-payment...st-calculators

    Although the link has answered my question....business to business only.
    So you can claim compensation and interest on a debt. I didn't know that.

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    8.00 am sundy morning and at the top of your voice knock there door be very polite... no you wont come in for a cuppa as you dont really want to disturb them youve only just poped round to pick up the cheque that was promised for your work.... i was taught this years ago by a second hand dealer in edinburgh and its never failed good luck getting paid and remember if dont make mistakes how would we ever learn ....
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