Vendors PlusValia Not Paid

Hi, 

I wonder if you could give me some advice please?.

Non Residents: 

We purchased a house in Spain in 2016. We took out a Mortgage with UCI Hipotecas. We used a local accesorio who was recommended All was well.

In 2017, I went to the town hall to pay the IBI and set up a direct debit.

I  Dealt with a lady at the town hall who presented me with an additional bill for circa €800. I asked what it was and must be a mistake. She said its the Vendors Tax Bill that had not been paid.

As the vendor was also non resident, if unpaid, the bill falls to the buyer, us.

I immediately took the bill straight to the lawyers / legal accounts who told me it was a mistake and they would deal with it.

Fast forwards to 2019, due to an error by the bank, yet again I had to go to the town hall to re-instate the direct debit. This time I was given the same PlusValia tax bill but with charges around €400 on them.

I took the matter up with the lawyers I used and they said they would deal with the matter. They failed to do anything.

I eventually contacted UCI who repaid me the €800, but refused to pay the additional costs as the matter was not brought to their attention by our lawyers.

I paid another visit to our lawyers who blamed UCI for the non payment. They said, it was up to their lawyers (UCI) to retain a sum of money to cover any outstanding bills.

So one blames the other and now.....

UCI and our Lawyers simply ignore all my communications.

If I had a greater command of Spanish language I may stand a better chance. If it was UK law, I would simply send a small claims court demand.

But I am at a loss as to what to do in Spain. I am €400 out of pocket and the situation is totally unprofessional and unacceptable. Some of you may think its only a small amount, to  me its a lot. Its also principle that these establishments and businesses get away with this kind of conduct.

Anyone help please?