Pheonixstar15
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California
A private company in my local town has recently begun issuing parking tickets to people that are parked on their private property without a permit. They issue these tickets to both residents, who apparantly sign an agreement on their website https://www.thepermitstore.com/customer_info.cfm , and any visitors.
I have contacted this company and inquired what happens if you do not pay their ticket. They told me that if you do not pay you will be sent to a collection agency which will attack your credit rating. When I asked what recourse I would have to have some form of govermental oversight they said that I would have to sue them in small claims court after they have added the derogatory statement to my credit report. The appeal process that they provide is within the same company that issues a ticket.
It seems strange that a private company can assess charges like this. Is what they are doing legal, or would they have to obtain a judgement first, and then send you to collections? I am asking because if what they are doing is not legal I will be turning them into the appropriate agencies (FTC?).
I moved this from debt collections, I found this area after posting and I feel it fits better.
A private company in my local town has recently begun issuing parking tickets to people that are parked on their private property without a permit. They issue these tickets to both residents, who apparantly sign an agreement on their website https://www.thepermitstore.com/customer_info.cfm , and any visitors.
I have contacted this company and inquired what happens if you do not pay their ticket. They told me that if you do not pay you will be sent to a collection agency which will attack your credit rating. When I asked what recourse I would have to have some form of govermental oversight they said that I would have to sue them in small claims court after they have added the derogatory statement to my credit report. The appeal process that they provide is within the same company that issues a ticket.
It seems strange that a private company can assess charges like this. Is what they are doing legal, or would they have to obtain a judgement first, and then send you to collections? I am asking because if what they are doing is not legal I will be turning them into the appropriate agencies (FTC?).
I moved this from debt collections, I found this area after posting and I feel it fits better.