Common use of Liability Orders Clause in Contracts

Liability Orders. 6.7.1 If the Magistrates are satisfied that the sum shown on the summons has become payable by the customer they will grant a Liability Order. This will incur customers in additional costs. 6.7.2 Defences against the issue of a Liability Order are as follows; ● The amount requested has been paid; ● No entry exists in the Council Tax Valuation List or Business Rates Rating List; ● More than 6 years have passed since the day the Council Tax or Business Rates first became due; ● Insolvency proceedings have been initiated through the County Court; ● The Council Tax has not been properly demanded or set by resolution of each Local Authority; ● The sum is in respect of a penalty, which is subject to an appeal. 6.7.3 There is no defence against the issue of a liability order because a customer cannot afford to pay or has applied for Council Tax Support. In such cases, EK Services will encourage customers to contact us to discuss a reasonable arrangement for payment.