The hierarchy of liability Liability is determined by a ‘hierarchy of liability’ set out in section 6 Local Government Finance Act 1992. The below table shows this hierarchy and ... Please login or signup to continue reading this content...

Q: I am aware that if I let a large house to individual tenants on individual tenancy agreements on a per room basis, I will have the council tax to pay. I have been told by a friend though that even if I let the same property to 5 people on one tenancy agreement I could still be held liable to pay council tax as landlord. Is this correct? A: ... Please login or signup to continue reading this...

The question of council tax and who is liable can often arise. Many local authorities will attempt to claim the landlord is always liable whatever the situation but what is the position? For this article, it is assumed that your tenancy agreement contains a provision that the tenant is liable to pay for the council tax. Owner always liable An owner is always liable for the following properties regardless of what it might say in the tenancy...