Direct Debit Variable?

tazwhoever

I have a question regarding direct debit, is this variable when paying council tax bill and rent? If someone loses their job and claims housing benefit and council tax benefit, would the council lower the figure on the direct debit?

thanks

G_M

A Standing Order is set up by you with your bank. You instruct your bank to pay a fixed amount to the other person/organisation.

A Direct debit is set up by the other person/organisation. You sign to give them permission to take a variable amount (decided by them) from your bank.

If your council tax liability changes (either up or down) then the council should alter the amount they take from your bank via DD.

However if in doubt, ring the council and check how much they will be taking.