Cherwell DC v Hodges
Language: English Series: Rating & Valuation Reporter ; (1991) 31 RVR 163-168(6)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: QBD 11 July 1991. The property in question consisted of a house and garden, barn converted into a playroom for children and a spare bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom above. The electricity, water and drainage were connected to the main house systems. In the 1973 rating list the upper floor was given a separate entry as a flat adjacent to the cottage. H had no intention of letting out the upper floor. The council claimed that property was subject to a separate standard community charge as a self-contained empty property. H appealed to a Valuation and Community Charge Tribunal under Local Government Finance Act 1988 s23. The Tribunal held in H`s favour. The council appealed on the grounds that the Tribunal had given inadequate reasons for its decision. Appeal dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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QBD 11 July 1991. The property in question consisted of a house and garden, barn converted into a playroom for children and a spare bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom above. The electricity, water and drainage were connected to the main house systems. In the 1973 rating list the upper floor was given a separate entry as a flat adjacent to the cottage. H had no intention of letting out the upper floor. The council claimed that property was subject to a separate standard community charge as a self-contained empty property. H appealed to a Valuation and Community Charge Tribunal under Local Government Finance Act 1988 s23. The Tribunal held in H`s favour. The council appealed on the grounds that the Tribunal had given inadequate reasons for its decision. Appeal dismissed.