Quick question?

Fairly sure I have the answer but thought I would double check.

Client has middle care DLA, been in hospital over 4 weeks so DLA care stops, partner still at home with 24 year old non-dep son who works, he earns over £300 weekly.

Obviously the non-dep deduction would not apply in HB while DLA care was paid.

What happens now?

Is there any underlying DLA care conditions / regs to stop non-dep deduction applying?

Every chance this person will come out of hospital to very high rent arrears.

HB Reg 63(6)(b)(ii) does specify "receiving" DLA, rather than say having a underling entitlement, so it would seem that a non dep deduction would kick in.

Thanks Ken

As I though, a bit unfair though?

have you explored the option of discretionary housing payments

Thanks Andy

It's already been put in, here's hoping.