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Direct debit not been taken. Any advice?

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TittyBojangles · 16/08/2013 20:54

Can anyone help, I can't find anything about this on tinternet.

I rent some land and paid for the first 6 months by cheque (cashed). With the cheque I sent a dd form for a monthly payment to be set up after the 6 months was up.

Received a letter today saying our account is in arrears by a whole years worth if payments. As the cheque was cashed this is not possible, so I then check the dd to find the first payment came out this month when it should have started in march.

So I guess my question is, will I be responsible for the period they didn't take the dd? I understand we have used the land and not paid for it, but wondered if as this was their fault I have a leg to stand on with refusing this bill? We cannot afford to pay the lump sum so would have to see if they would accept a monthly plan anyhow.

Sorry if this is too long and a bit confusing. I wish I'd checked my statements sooner!

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UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 16/08/2013 22:00

Yes you are responsible.

Is it possible you mean a standing order rather than a DD? Rent is usually paid by standing order.

You should have checked your bank statements, but you know that. Now you just need to negotiate.

TittyBojangles · 17/08/2013 08:07

No it's a dd. I know I'm responsible really, was just wondering if by some miracle there is something that says I'm not if they didn't take the money as its a dd, they had the mandate and no issues with my bank, they just didn't actually set it up...

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Mum2Fergus · 17/08/2013 10:24

You're liable to pay whatever is owed. Work with them on a repayment plan if necessary...is it a large amount now due?

TittyBojangles · 17/08/2013 20:43

About £250 I think

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