{"id":133873,"date":"2025-04-23T12:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T12:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:29:28","slug":"who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/","title":{"rendered":"Who pays business rates: landlord or tenant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#Who_pays_business_rates_landlord_or_tenant\" title=\"Who pays business rates: landlord or tenant?\">Who pays business rates: landlord or tenant?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs:\">FAQs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#1_Can_a_landlord_be_held_responsible_for_paying_business_rates\" title=\"1. Can a landlord be held responsible for paying business rates?\">1. Can a landlord be held responsible for paying business rates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#2_Are_business_rates_the_responsibility_of_the_tenant_or_the_landlord\" title=\"2. Are business rates the responsibility of the tenant or the landlord?\">2. Are business rates the responsibility of the tenant or the landlord?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#3_Can_business_rates_be_included_in_the_rent\" title=\"3. Can business rates be included in the rent?\">3. Can business rates be included in the rent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#4_What_happens_if_a_tenant_does_not_pay_business_rates\" title=\"4. What happens if a tenant does not pay business rates?\">4. What happens if a tenant does not pay business rates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#5_Who_determines_the_rateable_value_of_a_property\" title=\"5. Who determines the rateable value of a property?\">5. Who determines the rateable value of a property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#6_Can_a_tenant_challenge_the_rateable_value_of_a_property\" title=\"6. Can a tenant challenge the rateable value of a property?\">6. Can a tenant challenge the rateable value of a property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#7_Can_a_tenant_claim_relief_on_business_rates\" title=\"7. Can a tenant claim relief on business rates?\">7. Can a tenant claim relief on business rates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#8_Are_there_any_exemptions_from_paying_business_rates\" title=\"8. Are there any exemptions from paying business rates?\">8. Are there any exemptions from paying business rates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#9_Can_a_landlord_pay_the_business_rates_for_a_tenant\" title=\"9. Can a landlord pay the business rates for a tenant?\">9. Can a landlord pay the business rates for a tenant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#10_Do_business_rates_apply_to_all_types_of_properties\" title=\"10. Do business rates apply to all types of properties?\">10. Do business rates apply to all types of properties?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#11_Is_the_rateable_value_of_a_property_fixed\" title=\"11. Is the rateable value of a property fixed?\">11. Is the rateable value of a property fixed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-business-rates-landlord-or-tenant\/#12_Can_business_rates_be_negotiated_with_the_local_council\" title=\"12. Can business rates be negotiated with the local council?\">12. Can business rates be negotiated with the local council?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_pays_business_rates_landlord_or_tenant\"><\/span>Who pays business rates: landlord or tenant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The tenant is responsible for paying business rates in most cases.<\/b> Business rates are a tax on the use of non-domestic properties, and it is typically the tenant who uses the property for business purposes that is liable for paying them.<\/p>\n<p>Business rates can be a significant expense for businesses, so it is essential to understand who is responsible for paying them. In some cases, however, landlords may be responsible for paying business rates. This is more common in the case of empty properties or if the lease agreement specifies that the landlord is responsible for the rates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_a_landlord_be_held_responsible_for_paying_business_rates\"><\/span>1. Can a landlord be held responsible for paying business rates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIn some cases, such as if the property is empty, the landlord may be responsible for paying business rates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Are_business_rates_the_responsibility_of_the_tenant_or_the_landlord\"><\/span>2. Are business rates the responsibility of the tenant or the landlord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is generally the tenant&#8217;s responsibility to pay business rates, as they are the ones using the property for business purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_business_rates_be_included_in_the_rent\"><\/span>3. Can business rates be included in the rent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, landlords can include business rates in the rent if it is specified in the lease agreement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_happens_if_a_tenant_does_not_pay_business_rates\"><\/span>4. What happens if a tenant does not pay business rates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf a tenant does not pay business rates, the responsibility may fall on the landlord, who could face legal action if the rates remain unpaid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_determines_the_rateable_value_of_a_property\"><\/span>5. Who determines the rateable value of a property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe rateable value of a property is determined by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), which is an agency of HM Revenue &#038; Customs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_a_tenant_challenge_the_rateable_value_of_a_property\"><\/span>6. Can a tenant challenge the rateable value of a property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, tenants can challenge the rateable value of a property if they believe it is incorrect. They can do this by contacting the VOA.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_a_tenant_claim_relief_on_business_rates\"><\/span>7. Can a tenant claim relief on business rates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, there are various relief schemes available that tenants can apply for to reduce their business rates bill, such as Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Are_there_any_exemptions_from_paying_business_rates\"><\/span>8. Are there any exemptions from paying business rates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSome properties may be exempt from paying business rates, such as agricultural land or buildings used for charitable purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_a_landlord_pay_the_business_rates_for_a_tenant\"><\/span>9. Can a landlord pay the business rates for a tenant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is possible for a landlord to pay the business rates on behalf of a tenant, but this would need to be specified in the lease agreement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Do_business_rates_apply_to_all_types_of_properties\"><\/span>10. Do business rates apply to all types of properties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nBusiness rates apply to most non-domestic properties, including shops, offices, warehouses, and factories.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_the_rateable_value_of_a_property_fixed\"><\/span>11. Is the rateable value of a property fixed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe rateable value of a property is reassessed every few years, so it can change over time based on factors such as changes in the property market or renovations to the property.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_business_rates_be_negotiated_with_the_local_council\"><\/span>12. Can business rates be negotiated with the local council?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is possible to negotiate with the local council regarding business rates, especially if there are extenuating circumstances such as economic downturns or changes in the local area that may affect the business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who pays business rates: landlord or tenant? The tenant is responsible for paying business rates in most cases. 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