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Benefits Adviser, Worklink, Kirklees Council Member since04th Jul 2006
Client has private tenancy since Aug 2008. Rent is £85.00. His H.B is £55.00. This is the Local Housing Allowance for shared accommodation? All utilities are included in the rent figure. (he has own room, en-suite bathroom and a shared kitchen). CAB have been helping to claim a DHP. Customer says Council tax included in the rent too. Doesn't seem to state this on the tenancy. See page 38 of Disability rights handbook. Is there a chance of getting more H.B? Why should he contribute towards Council Tax?
Freelance HB & CTB Consultant/Trainer, Hertfordshire Member since20th Jan 2004
CTB can only be paid where the clmt (or partner) is directly liable. If there is no (direct) liability, there is no entitlement to CTB.