Possession Order Aftermath

[babble]

I am going to try to make this as brief as possible:

We gave the keys back to the bank in July 2012 and left the property. They subsequently (in September 2013) started repossession proceedings which granted them a possession order on 18th October 2013.

 

can anyone tell me if, once a possession order is granted, if that means that all rights and responsibilities then transfer to the bank?

 

Our problem is that the local council are trying to get council tax and are saying that we are still liable.

[sequenci]

Even if its repossessed you remain liable for council tax (liability remains with the legal owner) however there are discounts & exemptions which you may be entitled to.

 

From the date of repossession you need to apply for a Class L exemption from council tax. Prior to this date you can apply for a maximum exemption for 6 months (Class C) if the property was unoccupied and unfurnished otherwise you will get only a % reduction if the property was furnished.