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(1)Where a hereditament is shown in a [F2billing authority’s] local non-domestic rating list and it appears to the authority that part of the hereditament is unoccupied but will remain so for a short time only the authority may require the valuation officer for the authority to apportion [F3both] the rateable value of the hereditament [F4, and (where relevant) G as regards the hereditament,] between the occupied and unoccupied parts of the hereditament and to certify the apportionment [F5, or apportionments,] to the authority.
(2)The reference in subsection (1) above to the rateable value of the hereditament is a reference to the rateable value shown under section 42(4) above as regards the hereditament for the day on which the authority makes its requirement.
[F6(2A)The reference in subsection (1) to G as regards the hereditament is a reference to G calculated in accordance with Schedule 4ZA as regards the hereditament for the day on which the authority makes its requirement.]
(3)For the purposes of this section an apportionment under subsection (1) above shall be treated as applicable for any day which—
(a)falls within the operative period in relation to the apportionment, and
(b)is a day for which the rateable value shown under section 42(4) above as regards the hereditament to which the apportionment relates is the same as that so shown for the day on which the authority requires the apportionment.
(4)References in this section to the operative period in relation to an apportionment are references to the period beginning—
(a)where requiring the apportionment does not have the effect of bringing to an end the operative period in relation to a previous apportionment under subsection (1) above, with the day on which the hereditament to which the apportionment relates became partly unoccupied, and
(b)where requiring the apportionment does have the effect of bringing to an end the operative period in relation to a previous apportionment under subsection (1) above, with the day immediately following the end of that period,
and ending with the first day on which one or more of the events listed below occurs.
(5)The events are—
(a)the occupation of any of the unoccupied part of the hereditament to which the apportionment relates;
(b)the ending of the rate period in which the authority requires the apportionment;
(c)the requiring of a further apportionment under subsection (1) above in relation to the hereditament to which the apportionment relates;
(d)the hereditament to which the apportionment relates becoming completely unoccupied.
[F7(e) paragraph 3 of Schedule 4ZA beginning, or ceasing, to apply in relation to the hereditament.]
(6)Subsection (7) below applies where—
(a)a [F8billing authority] requires an apportionment under subsection (1) above, and
[F9(b)the hereditament to which the apportionment relates—
(i)does not fall within a class prescribed under section 45(1)(d), or
(ii)would (if unoccupied) be zero-rated under [F10paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB].]
[F11(7)In relation to any day for which an apportionment is applicable, Schedule 4ZA has effect as regards the hereditament as if for paragraph 10(2) there were substituted—
“(2)“A” is—
(a)where the day concerned is a day to which paragraph 3 applies, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament minus such part of G (if any) as is so assigned;
(b)in any other case, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament.
(2A)In sub-paragraph (2), a “relevant apportionment” means an apportionment under section 44A(1) which relates to the hereditament and is treated for the purposes of that section as applicable for the day.”]
(8)Subsection (9) below applies where—
(a)a [F8billing authority] requires an apportionment under subsection (1) above, and
[F12(b)the hereditament to which the apportionment relates—
(i)falls within a class prescribed under section 45(1)(d), and
(ii)would (if unoccupied) not be zero-rated under [F13paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB], and
(c)[F14regulations under paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 4ZB are] in force and has effect in relation to the hereditament.]
[F15(9)In relation to any day for which an apportionment is applicable, Schedule 4ZA has effect as regards the hereditament as if for paragraph 10(2) there were substituted—
“(2)“A” is the sum of the occupied amount and the unoccupied amount.
(2A)The occupied amount is—
(a)where the day concerned is a day to which paragraph 3 applies, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament minus such part of G (if any) as is so assigned;
(b)in any other case, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament.
(2B)The unoccupied amount is—
(a)where the occupied amount is determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2A)(a), such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the unoccupied part of the hereditament minus such part of G as is so assigned, or
(b)where the occupied amount is determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2A)(b), such part of the rateable value as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the unoccupied part of the hereditament,
divided by the number prescribed by regulations under paragraph 3(9) of Schedule 4ZB (for the purposes of paragraph 1(2) of that Schedule) as it has effect in relation to the hereditament.
(2C)In sub-paragraphs (2A) and (2B), a “relevant apportionment” means an apportionment under section 44A(1) which relates to the hereditament and is treated for the purposes of that section as applicable for the day.”]
[F16(9A)In relation to a day to which neither subsection (7) nor subsection (9) applies, an apportionment under subsection (1) does not have any effect in relation to the chargeable amount.]
(10)References in subsections (1) to (5) above to the hereditament, in relation to a hereditament which is partly domestic property or partly exempt from local non-domestic rating, shall, except where the reference is to the rateable value of the hereditament, be construed as references to such part of the hereditament as is neither domestic property nor exempt from local non-domestic rating.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 44A inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 139, Sch. 5 para. 22
F2Words in s. 44A(1) substituted (6.3.1992) by 1992 c. 14, s. 117(1), Sch. 13 para. 62(1) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F3Word in s. 44A(1) inserted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(a)(i)
F4Words in s. 44A(1) inserted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(a)(ii)
F5Words in s. 44A(1) inserted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(a)(iii)
F6S. 44A(2A) inserted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(b)
F7S. 44A(5)(e) inserted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(c)
F8Words in s. 44A(6)(a)(8)(a) substituted (6.3.1992) by 1992 c. 14, s. 117(1), Sch. 13 para. 62(2) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F9S. 44A(6)(b) substituted (19.7.2007 with effect in accordance with s. 3(3) of the amending Act) by Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 (c. 9), s. 3(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(2)
F10Words in s. 44A(6)(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(d)
F11S. 44A(7) substituted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(e)
F12S. 44A(8)(b)(c) substituted for s. 44A(8)(b) (19.7.2007 with effect in accordance with s. 3(3) of the amending Act) by Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 (c. 9), s. 3(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)
F13Words in s. 44A(8)(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(f)(i)
F14Words in s. 44A(8)(c) substituted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(f)(ii)
F15S. 44A(9) substituted (1.4.2024 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date) by Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (c. 53), s. 19(2)(b), Sch. para. 2(g)
F16S. 44A(9A) inserted (19.7.2007 with effect in accordance with s. 3(3) of the amending Act) by Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 (c. 9), s. 3(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 44A modified (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/557, art. 3(a)
S. 44A modified (E.) (for the relevant period 1.4.2000 - 31.3.2005) by S.I. 1999/3379, Pt. II (regs. 3-14) Sch. 2 paras. 4(1)(2), 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2) (with Sch. 4 Pt. 2)
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