a friend of mine is being hounded for a councill tax bill from over 6 years ago
2007-02-27 03:38:28 · 6 answers · asked by kelvin j 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Its not that simple. If the lender can show they have tried to pursue the debt... then the debt stays legally binding on the debtee.
If the lender hasn't contacted the debtor in 6 years, despite having his contact details... then there may be a case for limitation of debt. If they chase him up after 5 years and 364 days... then the debt is still active for another 6 years afaik.
BTW - don't take debt that you can't afford to repay. PAY YOUR DEBTS !!!
However it can be compicated by debtor moving.. and lender claiming tried to pursue it... and debtor saying had no idea ect... I think the courts would find in lenders favour if they can show they tried to pursue debtor.
2007-02-27 03:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Narky 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
from what i knew it was 6 years..if the debt hasnt been retreived in that time then its wrote off. ring CAB and see what they say.
Well have just found this:
The council should not go to the magistrates court and ask for a liability order for council tax if the application is made more than six years after the council tax became due. This is under Regulation 34(3) Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992.
Council tax appears to be “due” when the council sent a demand notice to you which may not be at the same time the council tax rate was set. It is important that you check when the demand was sent as this affects when the 6 year limitation period begins. You can also complain to the Local Government Ombudsman if the demand was not sent out “as soon as practicable” after the rate was set.
Check out the website....hope it helps
2007-02-27 11:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by sugarplum9903 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't tell me the world is coming to the point where we decide 6 years later that we don't want to pay out taxes, or other rightful debts !!!
What ever happened to our word being good as gold ? If he owes the debt, tell him to pay it.
2007-02-27 11:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
council tax never goes away it has to be paid regardless but other debt 6years if they not contacted you in that time
2007-02-27 11:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it does, else peolpe would just ignore all demands until x number of years has passed
2007-02-27 11:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by Marky 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dunno
2007-02-27 14:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by minson8605 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋