3 May 2001
12 Where a student lives alone or shares a property with other students, the student is currently exempt from any charge for council tax. However, where a student shares a residence with a non-student, the student is jointly and severally liable for the council tax bill in respect of the property, notwithstanding that the student is disregarded in calculating the bill.
13 Section 4 of the Act amends the relevant provisions of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 in such a way that students will no longer be jointly and severally liable for council tax.