Just a quick update, we did eventually get the certificate but not without a lot of hassle, for example when trying to get a copy of a phone bill from 2009 we were told by the phone company that we would have to apply (and pay!) under "Freedom" of Information. In conversation with a solicitor, he also pointed out that the relevant NPPR legislation has no "sunset" clause, so in 100 years time, if your house is still standing, the unfortunate occupants might also be trying to get copies of your utility bills from 2009.
The bizarre consequences of rushed legislation .....
I am just in the middle of sorting out my fathers will and have told we will owe 1100 as he was not living in the house for part of 2011 as he was in a nursing home. I didnt know anything about this tax that had to be paid and I know that he didnt either. Why were people not informed of this tax by post?If the house was unoccupied due to the owner being in a nursing home for some of this time I presume there is an exemption ? Anyone had to do this ?
As time goes on, there will be less and less awareness of this very unfair charge that was introduced at the height of the recession for a few short years. Often wrongly referred to as the second home tax, it applied to anyone that was living elsewhere other than their PPR throughout the time the charge existed.
This is crazy .... if I were you I would seek a second opinion as this would seem to imply that if someone were hospitalised they would become liable to a tax simply by virtue of becoming ill. One of the problems is that administration of NPPR was left to the local authorities which means there will be as many interpretations of this bad legislation as there are local authorities. Given such legislation, one probably cannot blame local authorities for utilising the opportunity to increase revenue; the fact that cashing in on a family's grief is morally reprehensible, is another issue.I am just in the middle of sorting out my fathers will and have told we will owe 1100 as he was not living in the house for part of 2011 as he was in a nursing home.
This is crazy .... if I were you I would seek a second opinion as this would seem to imply that if someone were hospitalised they would become liable to a tax simply by virtue of becoming ill. One of the problems is that administration of NPPR was left to the local authorities which means there will be as many interpretations of this bad legislation as there are local authorities. Given such legislation, one probably cannot blame local authorities for utilising the opportunity to increase revenue; the fact that cashing in on a family's grief is morally reprehensible, is another issue.
We should be standing outside TDs doors banging our pots and pans about such things as they are easily correctable. If all else fails, ring Joe?
But if this house was his PPR he is exempt. Are you saying he had a second property that it was due on but he was unable to pay it as he was not informed ? If so I would seek an exemption directly from the council on this. I believe you can appeal the fines.I am just in the middle of sorting out my fathers will and have told we will owe 1100 as he was not living in the house for part of 2011 as he was in a nursing home. I didnt know anything about this tax that had to be paid and I know that he didnt either. Why were people not informed of this tax by post?
Seemingly according to the council he is not exempt for that year as he was admitted to a nursing home so his main residence was deemed a second residenceBut if this house was his PPR he is exempt. Are you saying he had a second property that it was due on but he was unable to pay it as he was not informed ? If so I would seek an exemption directly from the council on this. I believe you can appeal the fines.
Seemingly according to the council he is not exempt for that year as he was admitted to a nursing home so his main residence was deemed a second residence
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