Hello,
Following our fathers death our family has ended up owning a property amongst the 5 of us. So far 4 are paying their share of the council tax without issue, however one owner has stopped paying, and is now refusing to pay.
There does not appear to be any logical justification for this, and she remains an owner, however the council is now threatening action such as forcing the payment of the whole year, and adding fees to the bill.
I understand the rules pertaining to joint and several liability, but I'm unclear to our options as the paying owners.
Do the council have to make a reasonable attempt at getting the delinquent owner to pay before they can come after us all?
Would it be normal for the council to issue proceedings to everybody simultaneously?
Would the council simply work down the list of owners until somebody pays up?
Would any action like this reflect on the mailing address for the council tax bill. (I currently get the bills and forward to all owners by email)
Any advice on if we have any legal options to force the delinquent owner to actually pay her share?
Many thanks for any support.
D.
Following our fathers death our family has ended up owning a property amongst the 5 of us. So far 4 are paying their share of the council tax without issue, however one owner has stopped paying, and is now refusing to pay.
There does not appear to be any logical justification for this, and she remains an owner, however the council is now threatening action such as forcing the payment of the whole year, and adding fees to the bill.
I understand the rules pertaining to joint and several liability, but I'm unclear to our options as the paying owners.
Do the council have to make a reasonable attempt at getting the delinquent owner to pay before they can come after us all?
Would it be normal for the council to issue proceedings to everybody simultaneously?
Would the council simply work down the list of owners until somebody pays up?
Would any action like this reflect on the mailing address for the council tax bill. (I currently get the bills and forward to all owners by email)
Any advice on if we have any legal options to force the delinquent owner to actually pay her share?
Many thanks for any support.
D.
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