Empty property rate relief application

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1. In order to be eligible for empty property relief a property must be void of all stock and furnishings (fixtures and fittings excluded). Please note - land cannot be awarded empty property relief.
  
  With effect from 1st April 2011 industrial properties such as (but not exclusive to) workshops, stores and factories qualify for a six month exemption commencing the date they become empty.
  
  All other properties qualify for a three month exemption commencing the date they become empty.
  
  The property is then liable for a 100% charge which is payable by the liable party. This will continue until the property is re-occupied.
2. Certain properties are exempt. If you feel you are entitled to an exemption, please indicate below:
  
  A: Owner prohibited by law from occupying/allowing occupation
  
  B: Crown / Local / Public Authority prohibits occupation or acquisition
  
  C: Preservation / Architectural / Historic Notice - Town & Country Planning Act
  
  D: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 Section 1
  
  E: Owner is a personal representative of deceased person
  
  F: Bankruptcy Order subsists in respect of owners estate
  
  G: Trustee under Deed of Arrangement Act (1914 Act applies)
  
  H: Winding up order on company under Insolvency Act 1986
  
  I: Voluntary Winding up order under Insolvency Act 1986
  
  J: Liquidator in possession under Insolvency Act 1986
  
  L: Rateable value less than £2200 (2005 list) or £2600 (2010 list)
3. As from 1st April 2008:
  - • The ratepayer is in administration under Insolvency Act 1986 or Enterprise Act 2002
  - • The owner is a registered charity or CASC and it is otherwise used for those purposes

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Empty property rate relief application

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