Issued an Invoice that we want to contest.

[Rhino RCS]

I won't go into the in's and out's of the job.....

We have been issued an invoice that we are not accountable for.
The contractor is our client and they are trying it on.....

When they recieve the letter informing them of us not paying they will start a counter attack.....

What can we do to make sure even if they pass it to a collection agency that Baliffs won't be able to come knocking?

Thanks

 

[Rhino RCS]

The lack of a reply......

Does that mean there is nothing we can do?

Or that no one can advise.....?!

 

[AndyPenman]

Fairly sure that baliffs can only be appointed by a court so even if it goes to a debt recovery agency they will still need to go through the correct legal channels meaning that you will get to put your side of the case.

However best advice I can give is speak to a solicitor NOW, even if it involves taking lots of 30 min free sessions to inform you of your rights you will require legal cover/representation to protect yourself later on if this dispute is not resolved.

 

[MrMichael]

If they want to enforce with bailiffs they will need a court judgment. They may escalate the matter through a third party debt recovery agent but eventually they will need to issue a letter before claim giving you a set period in which to respond prior to which they will issue court proceedings.

You should write confirming you are contesting the invoice and see what happens then. I'd need more background in relation to the reasons you are contesting the invoice and the invoice amount to be able to assist further.

 

[Lease4Less]

I won't go into the in's and out's of the job.....

We have been issued an invoice that we are not accountable for.
The contractor is our client and they are trying it on.....

When they recieve the letter informing them of us not paying they will start a counter attack.....

What can we do to make sure even if they pass it to a collection agency that Baliffs won't be able to come knocking?

Thanks

They will have to sue you for the unpaid invoice and you can defend your actions in the small claims court (assuming the amount is for less than 5K)

If they win you will have end up with a CCJ, which means that obtaining future credit will become difficult. At this point they could then have the court appoint a baliff to recover the monies owed.

Make sure that you have everything documented as this will be the major factor in any small claims court case.

 

[Rhino RCS]

Thank you so much for the responses.
I knew they would not mess around....

We sent a letter of notification that we contest the invoice.
This was posted yesterday, today we received a Notice if County Court Claim.

Thing is it is our address but the company initials are wrong, an A instead of R.
What should we do next?

Thank you.