County court

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I am trying to recover �200 from a rogue holiday-apartment owner who falsely says I damaged her property while I was on holiday in it.
My letters to her have been unanswered. Am I able to apply to the county court, or is that something that only businesses can use?

[Ethel]

You can claim online through the Small Claims' Court.

It is simple process, cheap and you don't need solicitors.

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/c laims/index.htm

I strongly advise you to send a letter by recorded delivery along these lines first:

I wrote to you on [INSERT DATE], making the original request for a refund of my deposit . As I have not heard from you, I am writing to inform you I intend to claim the full amount together with interest up to the date of judgment and court fees in the proceedings through the county court. I look forward for a full response to this letter within 14 days, otherwise I will commence court proceedings to reclaim my money.