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Let_down
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Received a letter in the mail with my partner and his estranged wife's name on saying the were being taken to court (in Scotland) for no longer paying council tax arrears. Obviously his wife does not live at my address. Mortgage council tax and all bills are in my name and I have no debts of my own. Does anyone know if I am liable. Desperate for advice
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    No. .
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
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    Let_down wrote: »
    Received mail addressed to my partner and his estranged wife at my address saying they were being taken to court(in Scotland) for failing to pay council tax arrears. His wife has obviously never lived at my address. The mortgage and all bills are solely in my name and I have no debts. Does anyone know if I am liable for theirs?
    Also surely you shouldn't be opening his post?
  • Let_down
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    I didn't he did and showed me it and now I'm stressed beyond belief
  • sourcrates
    sourcrates Posts: 28,887 Ambassador
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    Hi,

    Stop been stressed, You cant be held liable for another persons debts.

    What on earth makes you think you can ?
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  • anna_1977
    anna_1977 Posts: 862 Forumite
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    however he does need to sort it - especially if you think you might want joint accounts etc down the line
  • Let_down
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    Just thought that as he is my partner that somehow I may be jointly liable since we live together
  • StopIt
    StopIt Posts: 1,470 Forumite
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    Let_down wrote: »
    Just thought that as he is my partner that somehow I may be jointly liable since we live together


    You're only jointly liable if you're named on any bills, as your partner was with their ex on the council tax.


    Otherwise no, you're not liable for someone elses debts.


    Still, your partner is jointly and severely liable and needs to get this sorted ASAP. Tell them to speak to the CAB for advice if they're unable to clear this, or has a dispute relating to this as it's a priority debt.

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  • anna_1977
    anna_1977 Posts: 862 Forumite
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    or if you have any financial links such as bank accounts
  • Let_down
    Let_down Posts: 11 Forumite
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    Will contact CAB tomorrow
  • Let_down
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    No joint accounts
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