Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 25701

Council Tax: Non-payment

Tabled: 22 January 2025

Answered: 30 January 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish guidance on (a) the liability of a new owner of a dwelling for unpaid (i) council tax, (ii) second homes premium and (iii) empty homes premium if that propert

Answer

Jim McMahon

Where a person purchases a dwelling, they would not become liable for any outstanding council tax debt for which the previous owner is liable. The government’s guidance on the implementation of council tax premiums and exceptions set out when someone may ...

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