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Question 9
 
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM JUST A TENANT OF THE PREMISES?
 
You can provide the bil to the owner for immediate payment.  If the owner fails to pay, your belongings in the presmises will be confiscated. Therefore you shoul protect yourselves by paying the rent to the Council until arrears is paid.  The clause of Seksyen 151(6). Akta 171 Kerajaan Tempatan, will protect you!
 
Question 10
 
WHY IS MY RATE DIFFERENT THAN MY NEIGHBOUR?
 
Assessment rates may differ depending on the:-
  • Type of buildings
  • Floor area
  • Location
  • Construction Material
  •  Usage
Question 11
 
AM I ENTITLED FOR REBATES IF MY PREMISES IS EMPTY / NO TENANT?  
 
If your building has no tenant or empty, you must inform the Council. You will be entitled for the rebate if you fulfill the conditions under Regulation 5 and 6 of the Local Authorities (Rating) Regulations 1997.
 
Question 12
 
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WANT TO BUY A BUILT PREMISES (HOUSE / BUILDING) OR LAND?
 
Check with the Council for the registered name and any arrears to the premises or land in order to avoid from any regrets in the future.   Seksyen 146, Akta 171 enforce that settlement any arrears are of the owner’s responsibility. You are also advised to check with realty that the premises or land taxes is paid.