Hi, just discovered that my Landlord is not paying Council Tax for each flat in the house conversion. I have lived here over 4 years and it is in my contract that all bills are included (including CT) expect Electric. I have this in the contract for each of the 4 years. Also the original advert for the Flat & initial emails stating this. So I have proof. It came to light as my boyfriend was looking at moving in and he would require a parking permit which I asked LL about but he stated all parking passes are gone. Couldn’t understand as I’m the only one living here and assumed each flat would have their own. Anyway he threatens me if I alert the council & that I would be liable to pay and left with a massive bill. I spoke to another tenabt who stated they were also threatened when someone came to do the electoral roll in person.
There are 5 flats in this conversion. So we did some digging and he is advertising 2 other properties all inclusive in house conversion so I don’t believe it’s an isolated case. We checked online planning permission. Seems there was none. Put in application in 2010 and it was withdrawn. Unless it’s not required to turn houses into self contained Studios.
So, do I come clean to Council? What can I do to stop harassment from LL if discovered? Am I liable? If so how can I get money of LL? It’s very stressful as I had no idea. The Landlord is a well known guy in the area giving talks about housing & has a letting agency, belongs to all the Property stuff. Sure he wouldn’t like the publicity so hoping he would just pay. Thought he was legit LL. I am planning on moving in next couple month but I’m guessing if doscovered I’ll still be liable for back CT.
Thanks in advance for any help.
There are 5 flats in this conversion. So we did some digging and he is advertising 2 other properties all inclusive in house conversion so I don’t believe it’s an isolated case. We checked online planning permission. Seems there was none. Put in application in 2010 and it was withdrawn. Unless it’s not required to turn houses into self contained Studios.
So, do I come clean to Council? What can I do to stop harassment from LL if discovered? Am I liable? If so how can I get money of LL? It’s very stressful as I had no idea. The Landlord is a well known guy in the area giving talks about housing & has a letting agency, belongs to all the Property stuff. Sure he wouldn’t like the publicity so hoping he would just pay. Thought he was legit LL. I am planning on moving in next couple month but I’m guessing if doscovered I’ll still be liable for back CT.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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