Opened someone else's NIP by mistake
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Been away for a week and came home to a pile of post, while working my way through it I was gutted when I found a NIP for speeding in a 30, then immediately realised it wasn't for me, it was for a former tenant of this property who moved out nearly a year ago.
What to do now? Back in the envelope and return it with 'sorry, opened in error' scrawled on it, or in the bin?
And what will plod do to find this person now? Do they put much effort into it?
What to do now? Back in the envelope and return it with 'sorry, opened in error' scrawled on it, or in the bin?
And what will plod do to find this person now? Do they put much effort into it?
k 'em, stick it in the binJust bin it. After moving into my first flat 18 months ago, it was clear the previous owner was pretty useless with money and not changing/ updating his address. I used to get loads of letters through from debt collectors and to revew his drivers license etc. Spent the first 6 months writing ‘not at this address’ on mail but still got lots of letters through the door.
One would need to inform DVLA that the named person is not known/residing at the address, also put letter stating the same inside the resealed envelope marking "return to sender".
Had similar experiences at rental property, with the local authority sending NIPs, that they will continue to do the same, until DVLA change vehicle's address details.
Do not bin, since next what may follow is court papers, bailiff visits.
Had similar experiences at rental property, with the local authority sending NIPs, that they will continue to do the same, until DVLA change vehicle's address details.
Do not bin, since next what may follow is court papers, bailiff visits.
It is so simple.
Just re-seal the envelope, write "No longer at this address, RTS" on the front of the envelope and put it in the post box.
Do the same with any further correspondence.
It is no different from any other wrongly addressed letter - simply Return to Sender. It is nothing to do with you.
Just re-seal the envelope, write "No longer at this address, RTS" on the front of the envelope and put it in the post box.
Do the same with any further correspondence.
It is no different from any other wrongly addressed letter - simply Return to Sender. It is nothing to do with you.
Cooperman said:
It is so simple.
Just re-seal the envelope, write "No longer at this address, RTS" on the front of the envelope and put it in the post box.
Do the same with any further correspondence.
It is no different from any other wrongly addressed letter - simply Return to Sender. It is nothing to do with you.
Don't expect a quick response, I was doing that for a couple of years for various letters.Just re-seal the envelope, write "No longer at this address, RTS" on the front of the envelope and put it in the post box.
Do the same with any further correspondence.
It is no different from any other wrongly addressed letter - simply Return to Sender. It is nothing to do with you.
After two police visits it was a guy from capita working for the courts that finally updated their records.
Had a similar problem with a hand delivered letter that was mis-delivered to our house from a debt recovery agency demanding payment. The small circular estate I live in is split into two roads and both have similar numbers.
The letter went out with the recycling. A number of weeks later I was washing my car and these two squat skinheads marched up my drive and told me they were there to recover the amount owed on the debt. I told them I wasn't the person named on the court order to which they replied they would enter my house as directed by the court. I looked at the letter, told them if they entered my house and took any items they would be committing a burglary and I suggested they get off my driveway and go to the correct address or I'd throw them off. Apparently one called the police because I had threatened him. They waited at the top of my drive, I went up to them and pointed to the street sign directly outside my house. They looked at it and realised they were at the wrong address.
Suggest you don't ignore the letter, phone them up to tell them the person has moved and send the letter back with 'no longer at this address'.
The letter went out with the recycling. A number of weeks later I was washing my car and these two squat skinheads marched up my drive and told me they were there to recover the amount owed on the debt. I told them I wasn't the person named on the court order to which they replied they would enter my house as directed by the court. I looked at the letter, told them if they entered my house and took any items they would be committing a burglary and I suggested they get off my driveway and go to the correct address or I'd throw them off. Apparently one called the police because I had threatened him. They waited at the top of my drive, I went up to them and pointed to the street sign directly outside my house. They looked at it and realised they were at the wrong address.
Suggest you don't ignore the letter, phone them up to tell them the person has moved and send the letter back with 'no longer at this address'.
Wings said:
One would need to inform DVLA that the named person is not known/residing at the address, also put letter stating the same inside the resealed envelope marking "return to sender".
Had similar experiences at rental property, with the local authority sending NIPs, that they will continue to do the same, until DVLA change vehicle's address details.
Do not bin, since next what may follow is court papers, bailiff visits.
Really? Bailiffs? What nonsense.Had similar experiences at rental property, with the local authority sending NIPs, that they will continue to do the same, until DVLA change vehicle's address details.
Do not bin, since next what may follow is court papers, bailiff visits.
Spumfry said:
Been away for a week and came home to a pile of post, while working my way through it I was gutted when I found a NIP for speeding in a 30, then immediately realised it wasn't for me, it was for a former tenant of this property who moved out nearly a year ago.
What to do now? Back in the envelope and return it with 'sorry, opened in error' scrawled on it, or in the bin?
And what will plod do to find this person now? Do they put much effort into it?
Post it back to police with “not at this address” on it, or,What to do now? Back in the envelope and return it with 'sorry, opened in error' scrawled on it, or in the bin?
And what will plod do to find this person now? Do they put much effort into it?
don’t post it back.
The police will trace the keeper on the insurance database either way.
rxe said:
Fill it in with:
Name: V Putin
Address: The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
Dopey sods will probably send him a threatening letter.
We always used to do this with tax returns that were accidentally delivered to student accommodation,
It didnt work for this Labour MP.Name: V Putin
Address: The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
Dopey sods will probably send him a threatening letter.
We always used to do this with tax returns that were accidentally delivered to student accommodation,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6397457/F...
PAULJ5555 said:
Post it back with F&%$ You, I aint nobodys bit£"ch. You wont get a penny.
Tempted, but I've resealed it and returned to sender, after taking a quick copy of the first page just in case anything comes back to bite me in the arse further down the line.
Hopefully she has updated her insurance details and they'll catch up with her that way.
Wings said:
One would need to inform DVLA that the named person is not known/residing at the address, also put letter stating the same inside the resealed envelope marking "return to sender".
Had similar experiences at rental property, with the local authority sending NIPs, that they will continue to do the same, until DVLA change vehicle's address details.
Do not bin, since next what may follow is court papers, bailiff visits.
What a load of B****ks. OP Just bin it there is no come back on you whatsoever, but if it makes you feel better RTS it and put it a post box.Had similar experiences at rental property, with the local authority sending NIPs, that they will continue to do the same, until DVLA change vehicle's address details.
Do not bin, since next what may follow is court papers, bailiff visits.
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