This is because they are also usually exempt from council tax in these circumstances as their home is unoccupied.
However it has been noted that people in these circumstances may be able to apply for the discretionary fund support provided to their local council.
Britons who stay in houses of multiple occupation, such as house shares, will not directly receive the rebate but their landlord will instead.
In houses of multiple occupation, the landlord is usually responsible for the council tax bill but tenants in these accommodations that pay their energy bills directly may be able to access the discretionary fund as well.
