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housing benefit paid for a static caravan
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Mobile homes / caravana are exempt from LHA so incorrect to use that figure.
If your claim is accepted, your rent will be referred to the Valuation Offuce and you will not receive benefit for charges such as gas or water which may be included in your rentI currently manage a Housing Benefit service and have been working in Housing / council tax benefit (as was) since 2001.
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ok thanks a lot everybody for your advice ,the only thing included in the site fees is the water ? im not sure how they will work around that?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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We tell the rent officer that water is included and make a deduction. In my LA, it's £2.16 per week for a standard vanI currently manage a Housing Benefit service and have been working in Housing / council tax benefit (as was) since 2001.
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