council tax rebanding at a previous address

rachnbri

A house that I lived in from 2002-2005 had a higher banding than the rest of the street. I questioned it at the time with the council and they said it was right so I didn't pursue it. I have now discovered that the lovely people who bought the house from my landlady after I moved out took this forward and it has now been moved to a lower band. Does this mean that I am entitled to a refund for the council tax I paid while I was there?

To cut a long story short I spoke to the council a few days ago and they said that the VOA had not informed them of the change to the band but when they did I'd receive a refund - however I have had a few issues with that council (see previous thread) and don't altogether trust what they tell me! Does this sound right?

andym765

Yes that sounds right youve overpayed so they are sending you a refund when the vo send them the documents usually about 6 weeks.