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LHA rates, help
dobber1978
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I live in a 3 bedroomed house with my daughter, I also have a son who lives with his father. At present LHA only pay the rate for a 2 bedroomed. Is there anyway I can get them to up it to the 3 bedroomed rate as my son sometimes stays with me on weekends. Thankyou.
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not on those grounds i dont think.0
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Depending on their ages, you might be told they have to share a room. (I have no idea of the ages and sharing a room)Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
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dobber1978 wrote: »I live in a 3 bedroomed house with my daughter, I also have a son who lives with his father. At present LHA only pay the rate for a 2 bedroomed. Is there anyway I can get them to up it to the 3 bedroomed rate as my son sometimes stays with me on weekends. Thankyou.
No, not on those cirumstances.
Can't you move around when they sleep over?
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Hi there
If your son's main home is with his father then he would not be considered a part of your household and so you would not be entitled to a 3 bedroom.I currently manage a Housing Benefit service and have been working in Housing / council tax benefit (as was) since 2001.
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Not unless you are the main carer for him and you he is listed on your tax credits forms and get the child benefit for him0
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Thanks for your replys everyone.0
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