16-06-2014, 09:56 AM
Yep, let him come to you mate.
A few things re the above.
I personally wouldn't start asking for proof and getting it posted and blah. If he asks for your insurance details I'd decline on the grounds that you haven't been involved in a collision. (Although double check the legality of that but I'm 99% sure).
Defo keep a diary of all interactions.
And if you really want to f*ck him off then the below
Take photos of his car and this damage. You dont need to ask permission if its in a public place or can be seen from the road. Filming in a public place is perfectly legal as long as it doesn't become an invasion of privacy. If he comes out and starts shouting at you for photoing or videoing his car feel free to record him (if its still in public) as thats not an offence either.
Its also perfectly legal to video him if he comes to his front door and tell him your doing it to record the conversation so you can refer to it later or potentially use it in evidence if he submits a fraudulent insurance claim against you. If he then tries to record you at your door and is on your private land you can tell him to stop and he has to.
If you tell him you want him to leave your land (and you are the owner of the land or the owners agent) and you will consider him trespassing if he doesn't then the law says you can use reasonable force to remove him.
If he starts shouting and swearing don't reply in kind, be polite at all times and calm. "please stop swearing sir" "sir, your abusive language is very unkind" "please stop your abusive and vile language as its upsetting me" "your language is scaring other people, you've made that little old dear cross the road to keep away from you"
Oh and dont give it the "I'm gonna call the Police!" as you just look like a dick. If you need to call the police just do it and if he says hes going to call the Police I'd call them up on 101 and say you know hes calling them and you have the whole incident recorded and are happy to play it back to them and provide copies.
(16-06-2014, 09:13 AM)toseland Wrote: no, let him come to you. Make it perfectly clear that you completely refute his claims of you causing the damage, Ask him to provide proof of the damage, as well as proof that it was caused by you, in writing posted to you via royal mail, with proof of postage provided (it may seem harsh but it gives you some leverage if he provides nothing), put this in writing to him as well
keep a diary of any and all interaction with him, if at all possible video evidence is great, at very least stick your phone to record audio for a later date if needed.
Ask him for permission to take photographs of his vehicle, if he refuses note this but DO NOT take them without his permission (this is potentially tresspass against him as well)
if he becomes aggressive, tell him that you will not continue the discussion until he calms down. Also inform him that he is not welcome on your property should he become aggressive and that you consider him trespassing if he should enter it, any communication should be via mail.
WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT ENTER ANY FORM OF DIRECT CONFRONTATION WITH HIM (arguement)
A few things re the above.
I personally wouldn't start asking for proof and getting it posted and blah. If he asks for your insurance details I'd decline on the grounds that you haven't been involved in a collision. (Although double check the legality of that but I'm 99% sure).
Defo keep a diary of all interactions.
And if you really want to f*ck him off then the below
Take photos of his car and this damage. You dont need to ask permission if its in a public place or can be seen from the road. Filming in a public place is perfectly legal as long as it doesn't become an invasion of privacy. If he comes out and starts shouting at you for photoing or videoing his car feel free to record him (if its still in public) as thats not an offence either.
Its also perfectly legal to video him if he comes to his front door and tell him your doing it to record the conversation so you can refer to it later or potentially use it in evidence if he submits a fraudulent insurance claim against you. If he then tries to record you at your door and is on your private land you can tell him to stop and he has to.
If you tell him you want him to leave your land (and you are the owner of the land or the owners agent) and you will consider him trespassing if he doesn't then the law says you can use reasonable force to remove him.
If he starts shouting and swearing don't reply in kind, be polite at all times and calm. "please stop swearing sir" "sir, your abusive language is very unkind" "please stop your abusive and vile language as its upsetting me" "your language is scaring other people, you've made that little old dear cross the road to keep away from you"
Oh and dont give it the "I'm gonna call the Police!" as you just look like a dick. If you need to call the police just do it and if he says hes going to call the Police I'd call them up on 101 and say you know hes calling them and you have the whole incident recorded and are happy to play it back to them and provide copies.