The DWP's position is that carer's do not count as occupiers for LHA purposes. I happen to agree with that view. However, many people think an argument can be made that carer's can count as occupiers, even if they have a main home elsewhere. In short, there is nothing definitive on this. Er, yet. Sooner or later, this is bound to be challenged and settled once and for all. Until the DWP clarifies, or changes, the law......
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