Who has the Material Interest?

Oyston v Leeds City Council – Valuation Tribunal for England – 4720M67692/244C  27 July 2011 This is a very interesting case that we represented the landlord at the Valuation Tribunal hearing and the paperwork leading to it (pro bono if I may add!) The main question being – if a tenant vacates a furnished property without giving proper notice, who is liable for council tax? Is it the landlord or the tenant until the tenant gives...

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Council Tax Appeals

An aggrieved person may appeal certain decisions of local authorities in relation to council tax. An appeal can be made in relation to decisions on: Valuations Liability Completion Notices Penalties The most common type of appeal for landlords will be in relation to liability. An appeal can be made under liability on: That a dwelling is not exempt That someone is, or is not, a liable person That a disability reduction should not be...

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