Council Tax Single Person Discount

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RAS wrote: »

No it is not.

he pays CT at his dad's address.

CT isnt levied on individuals but on property,the issue here is the single occupancy discount,i stand by what i said earlier that if she has a partner living with her 8 out of 14 days then she isnt a single occupant.
at the end of the day what are we talking about a fiver a week?

Graham29

woodbine wrote: »

CT isnt levied on individuals but on property,the issue here is the single occupancy discount,i stand by what i said earlier that if she has a partner living with her 8 out of 14 days then she isnt a single occupant.
at the end of the day what are we talking about a fiver a week?

Yet he still lives at his Dads at least 6 nights a fortnight, pays rent, eats there, does washing there and contributes to all bills! If has no personal effects at my sisters except a toothbrush, he brings a bag with him.
She does not want to live with him permanently as they have only been together 9 months. If she were to lose her discount, I assume his Father could then claim a discount, yet all his post, his rent etc would still be payable to his father as he does live there!

Think the best way forward is to contact the town hall and seek advice.

Graham29

SHIPSHAPE wrote: »

Granted, CTB is not that straight forward but I can tell you now that a calculation of her bf living at her house more days out of the year than not will be a determination, if not the determination used by her authority.

Think there is some confusion, she doesn't claim CTB, just the single person discount. She isn't entitled to any benefits.

shikoku

There really is nothing to address here which beggars the question why are you dabbling in your sisters life, is it that you do not like the boyfriend?

Graham29

shikoku wrote: »

There really is nothing to address here which beggars the question why are you dabbling in your sisters life, is it that you do not like the boyfriend?

I think there is something to address, seeing how everybody seems to have a different opinion. And I'm not 'dabbling' in my sisters life, she asked for some advice and being a decent brother I said I would look into it for her. I like her boyfriend, he's a decent guy, what that's got to do with anything I don't know!

shikoku

Surely a quick call to your local council would resolve this.

SHIPSHAPE

CIS wrote: »

Its not CTB that's in question - its council tax.

I deal with sole or main residence determinations on a regular basis. The time spent can be a factor used but it isn't the only factor used - case law has already ruled on that fact.

Surely you should know that claiming a single person entitlement where one is not entitled to it is classed and prosecuted as a benefit fraud?

SHIPSHAPE

Graham29 wrote: »

Think there is some confusion, she doesn't claim CTB, just the single person discount. She isn't entitled to any benefits.

Where that entitlement (single person) is falsely claimed, it is considered and prosecuted as a benefit fraud.

Yes we are talking CTB in this scenario although a genuine claim for single person discount is an entitlement not a benefit.

You have asked specifically of your sisters circumstances, not in general circumstances.

Why not google 'council tax single person benefit fraud' and no doubt see many situations like your sis.

Graham29

I have just called the town hall myself and asked for any general information that they could give me. From the information I gave they said she would still be entitled to a discount, as the way things are at the moment, his Dad isn't entitled to the discount as he rents a room in his house. They recommended that she writes all this down and sends it to them for official confirmation.

janninew

My sister was in a very similar situation to yours OP and she e-mailed the local council for clarification and was told she was entitled to her discount as he was paying at another residence. Her situation was practically identical to yours. Do still send them all the details though to cover yourself.