Where there are several people liable to pay the Council Tax for a property each person is responsible for the full amount. Any arrangements about who pays what percentage of the bill are between the payers themselves. For example three joint tenants of a property may agree between themselves that each will pay one third of the bill. If two tenants make their payments but the third doesn't, the reminder will be issued in the name of all three tenants and any further action can be taken against all or anyone of the three tenants.
A person is not under a duty to pay an amount of Council Tax for which they are jointly and severally liable unless they have been sent a bill. It is usual for the bill to be in joint names eg Mr & Mrs X or Mr A, Mr B & Miss C.
Summonses and notice of liability orders are sent to each named person on an account.
For further information
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Contact: Recovery and Enforcement Section
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Email: recovery@eden.gov.uk
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Telephone: (01768) 212247 212221 212217 212189 212215
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Fax: (01768) 890653
