10. 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!
11. WHY IS MY RATE DIFFERENT THAN MY NEIGHBOUR?
Assessment rates may differ depending on the:-
- Type of buildings
- Floor area
- Location
- Construction Material
- Usage
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.
13. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE CHANGED OR SOLD MY VACANT LOT / PREMISES OWNERSHIP, OR INHERIT IT?
Inform the Council with filling in Form 1 and Form J within 3 month after the change of ownership. Action will be taken following Seksyen 160(6) Akta 171 for failure to inform.
14. WHAT IF I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THIS SETTLEMENT?
The Council may consider payment by installments. Please come in person to Propery and Valuation Unit, Tangkak District Council for appeal and consideration with our officers here. The Council is always ready and willing to consider your problems on Tax Assessment.
