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Who's Liable for Council Tax?

chambta
chambta Posts: 2,770 Forumite
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My friend has moved out of a rented property before the end of the tenancy which ends on May 22nd. Who is liable for the council tax; her or the landlord?
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  • sharpe106
    sharpe106 Posts: 3,558 Forumite
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    are they still paying rent?
  • chambta
    chambta Posts: 2,770 Forumite
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    Yes but not living there.
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
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    She will be liable.

    She can try to get it knocked down for some reason or other, maybe.

    If she left early, she is responsible for all the costs that the landlord bears in trying to replace her, which means if the landlord had to pay it she'd still be liable to pay him back.
  • chambta
    chambta Posts: 2,770 Forumite
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    Interesting. What about the other council tax bill bearing her name at her new address? She can't live in two places.
  • socrates
    socrates Posts: 2,889 Forumite
    chambta wrote: »
    Interesting. What about the other council tax bill bearing her name at her new address? She can't live in two places.

    Why cant you live in two places?

    You can have as many houses as you can afford and pay council tax in each and every one
  • sharpe106
    sharpe106 Posts: 3,558 Forumite
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    she agreed to the term and including agreeing to pay rent you agree to pay the bills for the set term that includes council tax if it has to be paid.
  • chambta
    chambta Posts: 2,770 Forumite
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    socrates wrote: »
    Why cant you live in two places?

    You can have as many houses as you can afford and pay council tax in each and every one

    Ok. I'll change that. She DOESN'T live at more than one place.
  • Wickedkitten
    Wickedkitten Posts: 1,868 Forumite
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    Unless council tax is included in her rent, she's responsible for it surely
    It's not easy having a good time. Even smiling makes my face ache.
  • socrates
    socrates Posts: 2,889 Forumite
    chambta wrote: »
    Ok. I'll change that. She DOESN'T live at more than one place.

    People have told you the answer to your question.

    If you want further confirmation call the Local Authority.
  • chambta
    chambta Posts: 2,770 Forumite
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    socrates wrote: »
    People have told you the answer to your question.

    If you want further confirmation call the Local Authority.

    I know. I was correcting that poster in relation to the specific circumstances.
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