A family member has been paying a small amount of money each week to the council for rates on a commercial property they are leasing.
The council are not happy with the amount being paid and have summonsed him to appear in court. He's worried sick. If he closes the business he will not be entitled to Social Welfare. Business has been very bad over the past three years and unfortunately the commercial fees were the first to suffer.
Is it to late to enter into talks with the council to prevent this going to court?
What normally is the outcome in these cases?
Does one need legal representation?
What paperwork should be brought to the court?
Apologies for so many questions.
Thanks.
Peter
The council are not happy with the amount being paid and have summonsed him to appear in court. He's worried sick. If he closes the business he will not be entitled to Social Welfare. Business has been very bad over the past three years and unfortunately the commercial fees were the first to suffer.
Is it to late to enter into talks with the council to prevent this going to court?
What normally is the outcome in these cases?
Does one need legal representation?
What paperwork should be brought to the court?
Apologies for so many questions.
Thanks.
Peter