As DragonFly1967 said previously, my tenancy agreement trumped their contract. They argued a point that stated I had to follow guidelines set out by landlord which would be provided to me in writing. They couldn't get that this statement in my tenancy agreement was not the rules in writing. It was comical watching them make fools of themselves trying to argue this (hard to explain on a post, probably had to be there). They then tried to say the text on the permit covered this. The judge dismissed badly worded text on the back of a scrap of cardboard and said it does not stand up against a binding contract between landlord and tenant.

Well common sense prevailed. Had to wait around at the courts for 6 hours whilst the judge got through the other 5 cases brought by ANPR. What a bunch of jokers these people are, very unprofessional and know very little about the law. I think the highlight of listening to them stumble their way through trying to make a case against me was when their 'legal' representative tried to quote another case similar to mine.... 'Its like that other case, you know the one, o whats its called - you will know better than me your honour what was it called again?' - Brilliant preparation! They also produced a document that had quite clearly been forged as the date on it proceeded their contract by 7 years. They called me by the wrong name throughout, the judge 'Your Honour' a number of times, constantly repeated their points, didn't listen properly to responses from the judge and this went on and on for 50 minutes. As the hearing went so well and I was feeling brave, I pulled out my invoice and counter claimed - their faces were a picture! Their representative then tried to claim they had made every effort to resolve and I had been rude and abusive on the telephone. The judge awarded loss of earnings and travel costs. Overall on the day they lost more than they collected so it is no wonder this is the best legal representation they can afford. I would like to thank everybody who replied to my posts, without your advice I don't think the day would have gone so smoothly. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!

The court papers stated 14 days before the hearing. I sent documents to ANPR 3 days before the deadline and delivered to court 2 days before. I hadn't considered they may try to give me documents on the day. I hope the judge is trying to make an example of them by taking it to court. Will I be able to submit these expenses/losses on the day or should I have included it in my defence documents? Thanks

Only four days until court and ANPR appear to be taking this all the way. I called the court a couple of weeks ago and ANPR hadn't withdrawn their claim so I got all my evidence together - tenancy agreement, letters to ANPR, phone records showing I called them the morning after the ticket, emails from the agent representing the land owner & VC5 document. I sent copies (recorded deliver) to ANPR and hand delivered copies to the court - I have received nothing from them. The letter states each party must deliver to the other party and the court copies of all the documents they intend to rely on at the hearing so I am hoping this is another black mark against them. Although this matter has been a massive inconvenience and cost me more than initial £50 fine, victory in court against these parasites will be worth every penny .... lets just hope I win!! Thanks for all your previous responses. The advice is much appreciated.

Well tomorrow is the deadline for ANPR to pay £55 to take me to court. I received a call from them today offering me one last chance to pay before proceeding to court. Their 'legal representative' said if I paid £210 in the next 24 hours they would drop the case. I told her I would see them in court!! Hoping this is their final bluff and I never hear from them again. Has anybody else experienced this tactic?

Cheers Cardiff Devil. You have eased my worries - I was never any good at poker!

I was issued with claims forms from the County Court Bulk Centre in Northampton last week, I've logged my defence on moneyclaim.gov.uk and yesterday received a letter from Small Claims offering mediation service and requesting dates I couldn't attend court. Although I know, 100% that I am in the right and these people are profiteering leeches I am now getting nervous that they have takien it this far and my over sight of the POPLA process could be costly. The fact no passes were issued for the car park till mid-feb may also be thrown out unless I was to call other business owners as witnesses, which I really do not want to do. Everybody is busy enough without being dragged into my argument with these parasites! Thanks

Thanks for that Billy 's mate. I have just discovered my next mistake. POPLA have told me that the incorrect details that appear after entering your code are there as guidance and should be typed over, i presumed it was an autofill attached to the code. I have asked if my appeal was dealt with but I know I was very late logging this appeal as it didn't register with me when I first read ANPR's response. I just rushed head first into another letter to them. Do you still think my tenancy agreement will surfice? Thanks

Hi All, I was about to pick up the phone to try and negotiate a settlement with ANPR but after reading threads on here I thought I should ask your advice. Long story so I will try to keep as brief as possible. I rent an office space and my tenancy agreement states I am entitled to two parking spaces in the twelve space private car park. Last November I changed my vehicle, the car I bought went to my local garage to be serviced and I placed my parking permit in the courtesy vehicle. The day I collected my new car I forgot to move the parking pass back. I received a ticket that day so I called ANPR to explain and was told I had to appeal. The office letting agents made it clear they would not help. I wrote to ANPR Appeals Dept. the following day but they responded saying that they do not accept excuses. I then sent a copy of my vehicle registration and tenancy agreement which they ignored. I sent a third letter which again was ignored. I called them and they advised me to contact POPLA (something I had over looked on their response letter due to be being so irate whilst reading it). I was late doing this but when I did the code issued to me was for a different ticket issued to somebody 200miles away. I then had the call with the 'independent' solicitor at Expedion and we are now at the stage of defending myself at the small claims court and I am beginning to wish I had just paid the fine in the first place. The warden who patrols the area told me that he would not have issued the ticket if he had realised it was my car. He often over looks vehicles without passes when he gets to know who they belong to. The letting agents did not issue passes for 2015 until the 10th Feb 15 and one business owner on there still has no pass but the warden overlooks it because he knows this gentlemans car. I have emails stating the passes were only posted out 10/2/15 meaning a number of people had to park without a valid permit between 1/1/15 - 11/2/15. ANPR claim there are no grey areas but there clearly are when the managing agent of the complex fail to issue parking permits for 6 weeks yet nobody is ticketed. Key points I admitted in my first letter that I was parked without a permit I supplied ANPR with my vehicle registration document and tenancy agreement stating my right to park in that area. There is no mention of permits/rules in this agreement. ANPR issued an incorrect POPLA code I was late contacting POPLA Passes for 2015 were not issued until mid-Feb The sign says 'Permit Holders Only', which I am. It doesn't state a permit must be displayed Thank you for taking the time to read this. What do I do next?? Go to court or pay up?? Any advice would be appreciated.