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Fines for not giving information

A fine can also be called a 'civil penalty'.

Fines for failing to give information to assessors

The assessor can ask you for information to help them value your property. You'll be liable to get a fine if you fail to respond.

Minimum days after information first requested Penalty (share of rateable value) Penalty if property not yet entered on roll
28 1% but not less than £200 £1,000
70 21% but not less than £1,200 £11,000
84 71% but not less than £2,200 £61,000

Fines for failing to give information to the council

Councils may ask for information from an owner, tenant or occupier. You may be liable for a fine of up to £95 if you do not respond within 21 days.

If you do not respond within 21 days the council may ask you a second time for the information. You may be liable for a fine of up to £370 if you do not respond to that within 21 days.

You may be liable for a fine of up to £370 if you do not tell your council about a change of occupier within 42 days of the change.

Appeal a fine

If you think you've been given a fine in error you should first discuss it with the local assessor or council that needed the information. They'll review the fine.

From 1 April 2023, if the fine stands and you still disagree with it, you can appeal it to the Local Taxation Chamber of the Scottish Tribunals.

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