Signing off and effect on HB

socrates

Little bit of wierd one this one:

One of my tenants is claiming JSA and HB - just to complicate matters he is on the old LHA rates which are higher than the present rates (by £100 a week) - he is over 35 - obviously his rate will be dropping but not for a few months at least

He has been offered a contract for 4 weeks work and wants to take the work on.

I know he can sign back on quite easily - its the HB bit that is the question

Does he go back onto his old rate or get put onto the new lower rate when he signs back on?

I hope I made it clear what my question is....

fluffymovie

If his earnings would mean no HB, his claim would cease. He would need to reapply when the job ends and would get the LHA rate in force in that month.

He wouldn't be entitled to the 4 week run on as his job is only for 4 weeks

socrates

fluffymovie wrote: »

If his earnings would mean no HB, his claim would cease. He would need to reapply when the job ends and would get the LHA rate in force in that month.

He wouldn't be entitled to the 4 week run on as his job is only for 4 weeks

What is the limit of earnings for a single man over 35 - I am assuming even if you are only entitled to £10 HB you stay on your existing rate

fluffymovie

There is no set amount as its based on individual circumstances.

If he was not disabled, the money he would need to cover basic costs is £71 per week. His earnings would be subject to a £5 pw disregard. There is a further disregard if he works 30 hours or more.

The £71 is taken from the earnings after disregards and the remainder is called excess income. He would need to contribute 65% of this towards rent.

If his earnings would mean he retained some HB, it would be based on the current LHA rate.