I have an elderly couple who took our tenancy on the 14.02.05 but as they were moving from East Sussex (they are both in their 80's and disabled) they didn;t actually move into the new property until the 05.03.05 as they had to wait for thie family to halp them move.

I've been looking in the 04-05 Zebedee, ward and Lister book for anyhting that would help us get the rent paid from the tenancy start date but so far coming up blank, any help would be appreciated....

I know I should already know the answer to this but I'm having a mind blank..!!!

The following are reasonable causes for requesting HB from start date when tenant delayed moving in.


· The move has been delayed pending the outcome of a social fund application, they are not liable for rent elsewhere AND
Claimant or partner is disabled OR they have a child under 6 OR they have a disabled child

OR
· Claimant or partner is aged 60 or over and move has been delayed pending the outcome of a social fund application

Or
· The delay is necessary to make adaptations related to disability needs of household.

Or
· Claimant became liable for the rent whilst an in-patient OR in residential accommodation

thanks for the above, I had already found those answers but nothing really helping me with my queries (in a positive light anyway!)

Might be worth applying for DHP. Am awaiting response to DHP application for someone in similar circumstances. Initially refused- have asked for review. DHP stuff only stipulates that applicant must be in recepit of HB/CTB- not that the claim must relate to the address DHP relates to. There was a thread on this subject a little while back- that's where I got the idea from!

thanks for that - it's definately a possibility...! If the review is successful can you let us know? It might be useful if mine is turned down...!

thanks again