Council Tax (Student living with 4 non students)

Solac

Hi

I am on my placement year (as I am still a full-time student I get council tax exemption), but I can't imagine my house mates would be too happy if they are effectively just paying my share, does anyone have any knowledge about what should happen?

Thanks

00ec25

as long as your uni gives you the exemption certificate and you show it to your council then the other 4 are liable for the CT themselves and will have to split it 4 ways not 5 ways

not sure what is your problem?
If you think that is unfair on them, then voluntarily pay them your 1/5th share anyway!

Solac

Do they get any discount, or is it just them covering my share?

CLAPTON

depends how you look at it
a single person pays 75% of the full tax
a couple pay 50% each
3 people pay 33.3% each
4 people pay 25% each

a student doesn't have to pay anything legally; so it's up to you

CIS

The earlier posts are correct, legally you are not responsible for any of the Council Tax, however you may wish to come to a personnal arrangement to split the charge due.