Occupied Rate Liability Flashcards
1
Q
Before rates are payable there must be:
A
- a person/ company in occupation of the property
2. a rateable property shown in the local non-domestic rating list
2
Q
How do we classify an occupier?
A
- Actual occupation
- Exclusive occupation
- Beneficial occupation
- Transcience
3
Q
What does actual occupation refer to?
A
refers to possession in the sense of the presence of the occupier on the lands
4
Q
How do we define exclusive possession?
A
the tenant must be able to exclude all others from using that land in the same way as they are
5
Q
How do we define beneficial occupation?
A
a building that is capable of being used for its intended purpose, even though it may have some minor defects
6
Q
How do we define transience?
A
casual or occasional occupation like s showman- no rates required
7
Q
How long do temporary structures have before rates are enforceable
A
12 months
