Council Tax after Death

lincroft1710

Touchwood007 said:

Thanks everyone, appreciate all your comments. The six month exemption has gone by and they have been checking that it’s still on the market (which it is). I’ve explained that we’re unable to pay until the property sells. They already have a DPA (charge) on the property which we had to take out to pay for her care so I’m at a loss as to why they want me to start paying. 

You may be dealing with different council departments or different parts of the same department regarding the DPA and CT. But as the 6 month exemption period has ended, the council have correctly sent you a CT bill.  

Sarahspangles

Touchwood007 said:

Thanks everyone, appreciate all your comments. The six month exemption has gone by and they have been checking that it’s still on the market (which it is). I’ve explained that we’re unable to pay until the property sells. They already have a DPA (charge) on the property which we had to take out to pay for her care so I’m at a loss as to why they want me to start paying. 

I suppose the inevitable question is why it’s not selling - but possibly not for this forum.