evidence: Landlords who pay rates bills by a set deadline receive a 10% allowance off their total bill. Owner-occupiers and renters who are responsible for paying rates can also receive a reduction in their bill, albeit this discount (4%) is lower than the help for landlords. [...] Mr Gosling suggests that "while tenants and owner occupiers may" pay full rates, landlords can get a 10% rebate provided they settle their bills in time. Landlords are entitled to a 10% allowance on their rates bill, provided they pay before a given deadline.. If they miss the deadline, landlords must pay the full amount.