7yr old council tax

SPANIEL36

sorry if this is in the wrong forum!!


I'm currently helping my boyfriend sort out his finances, yesterday he got home and he'd received a council tax bill from 7 years ago. Bit of a stupid question but does he still have to pay it or can it be written off after so many years if he hasn't acknowledged it ( sorry i'm thinking statue barred but dont think it applies to this!!)

pointypenguin

Sorry I think this is one of the debts that has to be paid back the only get out clause is death bit like any money you owe the taxman hopefully someone can give you a definite answer

fermi

Only time for a quick post.

Link: Factsheet | Liability for Debts and the Limitation Act (England/Wales)

Council Tax

The council should not go to the magistrates' court and ask for a liability order for Council Tax more than six years after the Council Tax became due. This is under Regulation 34(3) Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992.

Council Tax appears to be 'due' when the council sent a demand notice to you which may not be at the same time the Council Tax rate was set. It is important that you check when the demand was sent as this affects when the six year limitation period begins. You can also complain to the Local Government Ombudsman if the demand was not sent out 'as soon as practicable' after the rate was set.

SPANIEL36

thanks for that fermi, he was only at the property for about 3 months with his ex girlf although she wasn't on the rent book. They sent him a letter last week demanding over 200.00.

does that info in the post you put up mean that with it being over 6 years that they cant pursue him??

sorry having a blonde moment today!!

fermi

SPANIEL36 wrote: »

does that info in the post you put up mean that with it being over 6 years that they cant pursue him??

Probably. But it would be a good idea if he gives National Debtline a call so that he can go over the circumstances with them. They should then be able to advise more based on that.

Tel: 0808 808 4000 (free).