Does anyone know whether this commissioners decision still stands?
I have a client who was refused hb for the 3 weeks he was waiting for a community care grant to come through to provide basic furniture etc for his new property. Client is 18 with mental health issues and had been living in supported accommodation.
Reg 5 (5)(d) looks like it may apply but CH 2201/2202 says such a case as this does not apply. Any suggestions?

CH/2201/2002 is still correct - there has been no change in law nor has there been any new CD / case law that takes a different view (at least not to my knowledge).

Further CDs in which this issue was addressed include:

CH/2048/2003
CH/3296/2003
CH/3458/2004
CH/3857/2004

In summary, where a clmt has delayed occupancy of the "new" property, HB on 2-homes is only payable under HBR 5(5)(e) for that delay period.

Regards