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Liability orders for outstanding council tax

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Published on: 15 March 2016

Published by a LexisNexis Local Government expert

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Original news
What is the case about?
What was the background to the case?
What legal issues did the High Court have to decide on appeal?
How was the case complicated by Mr Soor’s prior bankruptcy?
What are the pertinent legal issues around ‘wilful refusal’ and ‘culpable neglect’?
What are the pertinent legal issues surrounding beneficial interest?
Will this impact upon councils’ attempts to recover arrears of council tax?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: How did the court approach the issues arising out of liability for unpaid council tax in Soor v Redbridge London Borough? Salina Brindle of Moon Beever Solicitors looks at the recent decision regarding the committal of a bankrupt for non-payment of a liability order.

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