In message , Owain
writes
Tony Bryer wrote:
You are responsible for the service charge. Council Tax is the
responsibility of the tenant: make sure you write to the Council
telling them the tenant's name and when they move in so that they
don't come after you if it's not paid.

Oh yes they will, there is a hierachy of liability and if the occupier
doesn't pay then the owner has to.

No he doesnt - I've had loads of tenants not pay council tax and have
never been approached for it. And the council know exactly who I am and
where I live.

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Richard Faulkner