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Just wondering if anybody can give me so advice in relation to collecting outstanding money.
If I turn up at a company's office (reception area) politely requesting to collect a long over due cheque, can I sit in the reception area indefinitely? If the Guards are called am I trespassing? My understanding is there would be no breach of the peace, therefore it is a civil rather than a criminal matter and therefore should not involve the Guards. What do the legal minds think?
Can I stand outside sombody's house who has stopped a cheque and owes several thousand euros with a poster saying "Money Owed Here" or "Awaiting Payment for Work Completed"
I am in business for twelve years, run a tight ship and luckily up to now have never had a bad debt. I would rather not use the services of a traditional debt collector as they are expensive and feel I should have a go myself first. I am hoping I can embarrass both wealthy parties into paying their bill but need to know what the legal risk is to me in terms of slander, liable ect
From reading other posts, it would seem there is no point in going to court but I am not going to give up without trying at least. One debt is for 15K and the other is for 5K. The difference between my business sinking or continuing to tread water during the recession.
Thanks
If I turn up at a company's office (reception area) politely requesting to collect a long over due cheque, can I sit in the reception area indefinitely? If the Guards are called am I trespassing? My understanding is there would be no breach of the peace, therefore it is a civil rather than a criminal matter and therefore should not involve the Guards. What do the legal minds think?
Can I stand outside sombody's house who has stopped a cheque and owes several thousand euros with a poster saying "Money Owed Here" or "Awaiting Payment for Work Completed"
I am in business for twelve years, run a tight ship and luckily up to now have never had a bad debt. I would rather not use the services of a traditional debt collector as they are expensive and feel I should have a go myself first. I am hoping I can embarrass both wealthy parties into paying their bill but need to know what the legal risk is to me in terms of slander, liable ect
From reading other posts, it would seem there is no point in going to court but I am not going to give up without trying at least. One debt is for 15K and the other is for 5K. The difference between my business sinking or continuing to tread water during the recession.
Thanks