Council tax in empty property

RIckyC

Hi,

I recently moved to a new flat, but I had around 1 month left on my contract of my old property. As a student I shouldn't need to pay council tax on my new flat as I'm living there, but what are the rules regarding the month of my old flat when I wasn't living there? Last time I moved I was charged for this time.

Thanks
RIck

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You can't claim exemption on two properties so payment will be due

CIS

RIckyC wrote: »

Hi,

I recently moved to a new flat, but I had around 1 month left on my contract of my old property. As a student I shouldn't need to pay council tax on my new flat as I'm living there, but what are the rules regarding the month of my old flat when I wasn't living there? Last time I moved I was charged for this time.

Thanks
RIck

Unless the contract was formally ended then can be liable for the charge under the position taken in Leeds v Broadley applies. If you remain liable then no Class N exemption can be applied and the property would be treat was unoccupied.