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Questions about business rates

What business rates are, how they are calculated and what to do if you think you have overpaid.

What if I have a tenancy that is inclusive of rates?

In accordance with current rating legislation, the liability for the National Non-Domestic Rate falls upon the occupier of the premises.

This is regardless of stipulations within your tenancy agreement, as the Council can not enter into third party agreements between you and your landlord.

In the event of the property being vacant, liability falls upon the 'owner', defined as the person entitled to possession the property, again regardless of any third party agreements that you may have.

Published: 12 January 2021

Last updated: 17 January 2021