Hi there
Just wondering if any other authorities have had a situation where a self builder has passed away prior to completion or within the 3 year period and how you dealt with that?
Having reviewed the regulations, it would appear to me that if the property is sold, the exemption will be disqualified and the CIL liability will need to be claimed from the estate.
I'm trying to deal with this as sensitively as possible as my understanding is that there are significant financial burdens on the estate and we may struggle to recover the CIL in any event, particularly as the build is unfinished. If that happens, I am unsure how I can remove the land charge if the amount isn't paid in full - but that's probably a question for the lawyers if it comes to that.
I would be grateful for some thoughts or experiences on this if anyone has dealt with this situation.
