Council Tax - Unfurnished Rental Property

peterjones · 7th November 2008, 10:57

Hi All,

Quick history: I have a small flat in Leeds which I let out. It was emtpy for 5 days over summer and as it is furnished I am liable for those 5 days.
Now I wrote to the council and said that it was unfurnished in those 5 days (Sold the furniture/put in storage etc).

The council have now sent me a summons. (The council tax is £40 and the summons cost is £50).

What are my options? In theory even if the place was furnished, I should be elligable for 50% discount anyway as it was single occupier without a resident.

Also - do the council have to prove that it was furnished?

Thanks.

saintly_1 · 9th November 2008, 23:32

Sorry, I've just noticed that you haven't had a reply yet. This isn't my area of expertise............. but hopefully somebody will be along soon to advise you further/point you in the right direction.

Best of luck

peterjones · 12th November 2008, 11:03

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