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Challenges to the legality of Council Tax

Last updated: 20 December 2022

How to correctly challenge or appeal your Council Tax bill

Details of how to challenge your Council Tax bill or band are available on our website.

Very occasionally we get people who are convinced that using an archaic law means they don’t have to pay Council Tax and there are many misleading articles and templates on the internet regarding the legality of Council Tax.

Anyone drawing on these for advice should exercise caution and seek proper legal advice before attempting to use them as a defence against Council Tax liability based on contract, consent or common law. Please see our common questions page for more information.