How are charges determined?
Due to powers awarded to them councils can classify council tax as a priority debt. The actual charge levied on the property will depend on several factors. You can view a breakdown of these costs on your statement. You have a liability to pay the Council Tax in certain situations even though you do not live in the property. For example, you might have a property that you use as a holiday home or the property is categorized as a house of multiple occupations (HMO).
Avoiding Council Tax Arrears
To avoid falling into arrears, councils welcome the use of a direct debit. This limits any personnel requirements on their part and ensures that you do not fall into arrears, thus reducing the possibility of court action. An arrangement such as this is advantageous if the home is left unoccupied for long periods. If you neglect Council Tax arrears, the council may issue court proceedings to recover the debt. If, however, you believe that your council band is incorrect, Lestons can check to make sure that all is in order.
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