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Empty rates refusal

Language: English Series: Estates Times ; (1157) 4 September 1992, 5(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: A test case coming to the High Court may mean that landlords need not vandalise properties to avoid empty rates liability. Private investor Clement Noel claims he should not have to pay empty rates on one of his properties because it does not have a fire certificate and therefore is incapable of occupation.

A test case coming to the High Court may mean that landlords need not vandalise properties to avoid empty rates liability. Private investor Clement Noel claims he should not have to pay empty rates on one of his properties because it does not have a fire certificate and therefore is incapable of occupation.