We are looking to move into a new commercial premises.
We're at lease stage at the moment, but there is a significant outstanding amount due to the Rates office.
We want it cleared, but they cant afford it. They are saying that they are going to get a solicitors letter drafted up that will remove any liability from us.
Unfortunately, the rates office are stating that if we move in, then we are responsible for rates, no matter that we just moved in. If we have a lease on the premises we are liable.
Anyone have any experience of this?
We're at lease stage at the moment, but there is a significant outstanding amount due to the Rates office.
We want it cleared, but they cant afford it. They are saying that they are going to get a solicitors letter drafted up that will remove any liability from us.
Unfortunately, the rates office are stating that if we move in, then we are responsible for rates, no matter that we just moved in. If we have a lease on the premises we are liable.
Anyone have any experience of this?