I'm currently waiting on a Melb council response to my objection to the latest rates valuation of 3 T/H. In my objection I also requested some refund of $5,000 as past over-charged and paid rates for last 4 years ... yes I should've paid more attention and challenged long ago. The latest vals were just too crazy though ... 65% above my estimates.
The rates notices always state that one has 3 months from date of issue, to challenge any valuation. I'm wondering however if anyone has knowledge of someone getting satisfaction on old rates. If not directly could a person apply to a third party, such as an ombudsman, etc ?
The rates notices always state that one has 3 months from date of issue, to challenge any valuation. I'm wondering however if anyone has knowledge of someone getting satisfaction on old rates. If not directly could a person apply to a third party, such as an ombudsman, etc ?
