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Lobster - 03 Nov 2009 17:24 GMT

I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former tenant of
mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to unpaid fines,
debts etc - I understand from one bailiff who I spoke to when trying to
convince him that the individual moved two years ago, that they will
have obtained the details from DVLA because clearly he has not notified
them of his current whereabouts.

This is a PITA having the address still associated with this character
by DVLA - is there any way I can get it 'unassociated'? or are DVLA not
interested, especially if I'm unable to provide a correct address?

Thanks
David

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Brown Cat - 03 Nov 2009 18:17 GMT

> This is a PITA having the address still associated with this character
> by DVLA - is there any way I can get it 'unassociated'? or are DVLA not
> interested, especially if I'm unable to provide a correct address?

I would have thought so otherwise it allows a person to drive a car and
not be traceable if they commit any crimes. In the age where the police
like to keep tabs on everyone I can't have thought they'd be happy with
such a loophole. It's certainly worth writing a letter to the DVLA.

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Lobster - 07 Nov 2009 19:53 GMT

>> This is a PITA having the address still associated with this character
>> by DVLA - is there any way I can get it 'unassociated'? or are DVLA not
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> like to keep tabs on everyone I can't have thought they'd be happy with
> such a loophole. It's certainly worth writing a letter to the DVLA.

Indeed, I wrote a letter to DVLA yesterday.

Puzzled as to why today a DVLA letter was delivered, which was obviously
a road tax reminder. I wrote "Gone Away - RTS" on the front before
noticing on the back that it says "If undelivered please do NOT return
to sender".

So what's all that about, then?

David

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Graculus - 03 Nov 2009 19:07 GMT

> I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former tenant of
> mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to unpaid fines,
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> DVLA - is there any way I can get it 'unassociated'? or are DVLA not
> interested, especially if I'm unable to provide a correct address?

Were the bailiffs satisfied with your explanation? You need to get it
resolved (even though it's a PITA), else you might find CCJs against the
property which will affect your ability to get a loan or sell the house.

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zaax - 03 Nov 2009 23:24 GMT

> I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former tenant of
> mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to unpaid fines,
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> Thanks
> David

Why are you open other people mail, it's a criminal offence. Write gone
away on it and put in the nearest post box

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Yellow - 04 Nov 2009 10:47 GMT

>> I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former tenant of
>> mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to unpaid fines,
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> Why are you open other people mail, it's a criminal offence. Write gone
> away on it and put in the nearest post box

It is not a criminal offence and anyone with half a brain is well advised to
do the same thing so that they know who is using their address and for what
purposes.

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Bod - 04 Nov 2009 11:05 GMT

>>> I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former tenant of
>>> mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to unpaid fines,
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> do the same thing so that they know who is using their address and for what
> purposes.

> I totally agree.

When we moved in to our present address, we too
had demanding letters about the previous owners.
I opened the letters and either rang or wrote to
the senders and explained it to them. Problem
solved, no more letters.

Bod

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zaax - 05 Nov 2009 00:06 GMT

> > > I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former
> > > tenant of mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to
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> advised to do the same thing so that they know who is using their
> address and for what purposes.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/ukpga_20000026_en_8

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Yellow - 05 Nov 2009 11:29 GMT

>> > > I am receiving a torrent of snailmail addressed to a former
>> > > tenant of mine, apparently relating to issues with his car due to
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>
> http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/ukpga_20000026_en_8

And your point is?

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Elder - 05 Nov 2009 18:44 GMT

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> http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/ukpga_20000026_en_8

So as long as it is through my door, and not in a bag, and I'm not a
postal operative, I can open anyones mail I choose.

Thanks for clarifying that.

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tim.... - 04 Nov 2009 13:54 GMT

One doesn't usually have to "open" a visit from a bailiff.

tim

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Elder - 05 Nov 2009 18:45 GMT

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> One doesn't usually have to "open" a visit from a bailiff.

Usually advised not to.

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