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Council tax - how far back?

Council tax - how far back?

parthiban
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30-12-2017, 02:13 AM
#1
Does anyone know if there is a time limit for claiming council tax?

Just received a bill for erroneous charges dating from 2005-2008 for a property that was sold in 2008. There have been no previous bills (as these charges should not exist) - I know I can fight this and win but just want to make sure whether I even need to bother if it's too late for them to be asking for money.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-12-2017, 02:13 AM #1

Does anyone know if there is a time limit for claiming council tax?

Just received a bill for erroneous charges dating from 2005-2008 for a property that was sold in 2008. There have been no previous bills (as these charges should not exist) - I know I can fight this and win but just want to make sure whether I even need to bother if it's too late for them to be asking for money.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

FirebirdPhil
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7,101
30-12-2017, 04:46 AM
#2
Is it 5 years or something?

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
30-12-2017, 04:46 AM #2

Is it 5 years or something?


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Bandit
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6,464
30-12-2017, 04:53 AM
#3
I was told 5 years as they tried it with me too?

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Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
30-12-2017, 04:53 AM #3

I was told 5 years as they tried it with me too?


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
30-12-2017, 04:56 AM
#4
2tongues Is it 5 years or something?

I was thinking 5 years as that's a general rule of thumb, but was hoping it might be shorter.

Either way I think I have an annoying battle ahead........:Chair:

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-12-2017, 04:56 AM #4

2tongues Is it 5 years or something?

I was thinking 5 years as that's a general rule of thumb, but was hoping it might be shorter.

Either way I think I have an annoying battle ahead........:Chair:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
30-12-2017, 05:21 AM
#5
Hope its not to high.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
30-12-2017, 05:21 AM #5

Hope its not to high.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
30-12-2017, 05:35 AM
#6
What they want is £4.5k so a tidy sum.........

The annoying thing is that the house was let to the council, so they are fully aware of what the situation was, just the general lack of any coherence between council departments is to blame (and their own incompetence in this case).

That and I assume the funding cuts from the new govt has made them go after any penny they can find. Should be able to clear this up, just know it will be an annoying drawn out battle though.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-12-2017, 05:35 AM #6

What they want is £4.5k so a tidy sum.........

The annoying thing is that the house was let to the council, so they are fully aware of what the situation was, just the general lack of any coherence between council departments is to blame (and their own incompetence in this case).

That and I assume the funding cuts from the new govt has made them go after any penny they can find. Should be able to clear this up, just know it will be an annoying drawn out battle though.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
30-12-2017, 05:42 AM
#7
so who supposed to be paying the council tax ??????

And I have an expert sitting next to me just now and they say they can claim back up to 20 years !!!

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
30-12-2017, 05:42 AM #7

so who supposed to be paying the council tax ??????

And I have an expert sitting next to me just now and they say they can claim back up to 20 years !!!


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
30-12-2017, 05:44 AM
#8
you should phone the citizens advice and get the right details so you know what you are up against

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
30-12-2017, 05:44 AM #8

you should phone the citizens advice and get the right details so you know what you are up against


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
30-12-2017, 06:23 AM
#9
Essentially the story goes that it was let to the council, the tenants being w*****s destroyed the house (which had been refurbished only a few years prior) in order to be re-housed in a bigger house (which they were :madSmile. At the time we refused to pay to refurbish again, council said the house was unfit for habitation, and terminated the housing agreement.

From 05-07 this is how the house remained, and on discussing with the council tax department at the time, they told us that a house in this state is exempt from council tax (which it is) and we didn't need to pay. Then through the latter half of 07 the house was refurbished, and in early 08 sold on, and again they told us no council tax is due as there is a 12 month exemption for houses undergoing renovation.

I have no idea why they are coming after this now, having agreed no tax was due and not having sent a bill until now almost 6 years later.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-12-2017, 06:23 AM #9

Essentially the story goes that it was let to the council, the tenants being w*****s destroyed the house (which had been refurbished only a few years prior) in order to be re-housed in a bigger house (which they were :madSmile. At the time we refused to pay to refurbish again, council said the house was unfit for habitation, and terminated the housing agreement.

From 05-07 this is how the house remained, and on discussing with the council tax department at the time, they told us that a house in this state is exempt from council tax (which it is) and we didn't need to pay. Then through the latter half of 07 the house was refurbished, and in early 08 sold on, and again they told us no council tax is due as there is a 12 month exemption for houses undergoing renovation.

I have no idea why they are coming after this now, having agreed no tax was due and not having sent a bill until now almost 6 years later.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

DaveEdin
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5,657
30-12-2017, 06:49 AM
#10
If you have a letter saying that nowt is due, send them a photocopy and tell them the matter's closed as far as you are concerned...
DaveEdin
30-12-2017, 06:49 AM #10

If you have a letter saying that nowt is due, send them a photocopy and tell them the matter's closed as far as you are concerned...

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