What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

[bluebottle]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

I once rang the law firm who sent a stroppy letter to LB. I managed to get hold of Alexandra, the solicitor. I told her that I had found the letter online and that her threats were rather pathetic as was the client. I also said that if I was a forum owner and received a letter like that I would report her firm to the SRA. I also reminded her that RLP has no basis in terms of law whatsoever, and that the retailers should deal with the relevant authorities instead.

Alexandra got surprisingly quiet. She didn't know what to say but I think she was upset about my rant!

I believe the term for it is "getting owned".

[Kati]

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Sorry, and correct me if I'm wrong , but ... didn't the UK LOSE trespass laws not so long ago?? I was sure that you couldn't be arrested for 'trespass' any more ....

Surely, if there is no such thing as trespass in the UK now, no-one can threaten you with a lawsuit on those grounds??! :noidea:

[MissFM]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Sorry, and correct me if I'm wrong , but ... didn't the UK LOSE trespass laws not so long ago?? I was sure that you couldn't be arrested for 'trespass' any more ....

Surely, if there is no such thing as trespass in the UK now, no-one can threaten you with a lawsuit on those grounds??! :noidea:

That's a very interesting question (observation), Kati. I got into hot water on another thread on this very subject (but involving Bailiffs :evil: ), not so long ago. Trespass laws having become impossible to enforce - and now, of course, there is the "right to roam" - so there has to be some kind of criminal damage, I believe, to have any kind of legal (even civil) redress.:tinysmile_hmm_t2:

Probably not relevant to this thread (my world being more agricultural, lol - but it's the same principle) x

[Sonu]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Hi if I request to be shown the cctv footage. It will show me swapping price tags, as I did do this, RLP have written their first letter to me 3 weeks ago, I wake up every morning scared for the second letter

[bluebottle]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Have RLP and TK Maxx produced any evidence to prove their allegations? No.

Have RLP any authority to act on behalf of T K Maxx other than to extract money from people a court of law has told them and one of their clients they have no grounds in law to do so? I doubt it very much.

I note RLP has sent you one letter. Let them send you another or, maybe, two and then we can help you put them and T K Maxx back in their boxes.

[Sonu]

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Hi all thank you all for your help and support.

I have now received the second letter from RLP
which I have attached

[Puma]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Hi is this still the case to write above letter or ignore I have recent ally been caught shoplifting Ł3 worth and have been told I will receive a letter from there store's solicitor for civil recovery payment Thankyou in advance

[bluebottle]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Did the store recover the goods in undamaged and saleable condition? If so, they have suffered no loss. When you say you were caught shoplifting, are you sure this was intentional and not some unreliable technology or over-zealous security goon on an ego trip?

[Puma]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Did the store recover the goods in undamaged and saleable condition? If so, they have suffered no loss. When you say you were caught shoplifting, are you sure this was intentional and not some unreliable technology or over-zealous security goon on an ego trip?

Yes the store took it back I am going through a very emotional time at the moment I know it isn't an excuse and I do feel ashamed my son took his own life I told them my situation they said everyone says this my son took his life oct he was 40 I stole Tuesday

[bluebottle]

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Actually, what you have divulged does make a difference. How long ago did it happen?

[Puma]

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My son October my stealing Tuesday

[bluebottle]

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Have you had any counselling at all? Also, how is what happened affecting you?

[Puma]

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Have you had any counselling at all? Also, how is what happened affecting you?

Yes I have had counciling with beacon it finished 3 weeks ago I was allowed 6 visits anymore I would have to pay it sorted of helped , I feel guilty in a way that he felt he couldn't speak to me and tell me what was wrong ,he hung himself ,I know he would be very disappointed in me doing this

[bluebottle]

Re: What should you do if you are contacted by a civil recovery firm ?

Was your son under 18 or over 18? Cruse, a charity, may be able to help you, but there may be other groups who can help you as well.

[Puma]

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He was 40 the doctor suggested cruse but it is only done by phone I would find that difficult