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LHA higher than rent
emsywoo123
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Hi there
I know that you used to be allowed to keep £15 pw if the LHA is higher than the actual rent, is that still the case?
Many thanks
I know that you used to be allowed to keep £15 pw if the LHA is higher than the actual rent, is that still the case?
Many thanks
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It is at the moment but not after April:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018928£15 weekly-excess payment removed
Currently, if the rent you pay is less than the weekly Local Housing Allowance rate, you can keep up to £15 of the difference.
From April 2011, if the rent you pay is less than the weekly Local Housing Allowance rate, you will only receive the amount you need to pay for your rent.
This will apply to you if you already receive Housing Benefit, or if you are making a new claim.0 -
Ah thanks, my LHA has oddly really shot up, but no good to me as I am not making a new claim! Thank you though :0)0
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