Other people in the household have received a summons. Do we all have to pay the amount on the summons?
A summons has been sent to every person named on the bill. However the amount shown on the summons is due only once. The reason for issuing a summons in this manner is because you are held jointly and severally liable to pay the debt, and the whole balance outstanding can be enforced upon any one of, or split between the individuals named on the summons.
For this reason it is important that the full balance of the outstanding council tax is paid by the court date. Unfortunately we cannot accept part payment of the debt as settlement of an individual's liability, so paying an amount which is thought to be an appropriate share will not clear your name from the summons.
Should you have any enquiries please contact the debt recovery team on 020 8359 2807 or 2752.
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