Housing Benefit 14% reduction from next year question?

blackcloud

Hello everyone,

Hope someone can help.

I am in the support group of ESA Contribution based. I have an appeal in for DLA.

I have been offered a property which is two bedroomed with a housing association however I read that from next year as a single person I would be deducted 14% of my housing benefit as it would be two bedroomed. Well I wont move in if thats the case but I cant find if this is set in stone or if there is a transitional period etc?

Hope someone has some answers,

Cheers

sleepless_saver

How old are you? And is it supported accommodation?

stephief

If you require a non live in carer who helps look after you overnight then you can claim for a second bedroom. Other than that, you will probably need to make up the shortfall yourself.

Have to say I am amazed a housing association has offered a 2 bed property to a single person!

Mupette

A year ago you posted you were getting married, would your wife be your carer in this case? do you have children with her?

Simon_gloster

Rumbled and unbelievable that your offered a place and you want to turn it down.


Next you'll tell us its a new build!!!!

rogerblack

Simon_gloster wrote: »

Rumbled and unbelievable that your offered a place and you want to turn it down.


Next you'll tell us its a new build!!!!

In many cases, the amount the claimant will need to subsidise will be significant.
How can people who can't work afford to move into accommodation where they may be expected to pay a subsidy which may exceed the amount they have available?

What does accepting do, other than cause problems with debt in the future?

princessdon

Then surely they chose accomodation to suit what the tax payers will pay for?

Personally if I wasn't paying I'd take the carboard box, not get picky. In this case OP is asking in advance and that is very wise indeed (far better than a bill you can ill afford), but IMO 14% is way too low. At least OP knows they choices in advance and can make an informed decision.

The question then remains whereby those (and I am not saying disabled as they have dispensations, but the general majjority) who can afford the 14% if we as a society are giving 14% too much in benefits.

Simon_gloster

Rent somewhere cheaper in another part of town or another town privately. Is it really that difficult when your given something to keep you warm and dry in the winter.

Maybe I just dont get it...sorry!!!

princessdon

Ok cardboard box is a step too far (drama queen moment for which I apologise) but suitable housing is more an apt phrase

Excuse the drama above (it;s a phrase rather than a reality)

jgh

stephief wrote: »

Have to say I am amazed a housing association has offered a 2 bed property to a single person!

As a Housing Association board member I can tell you that we've spent thousands and thousands and thousands converting our bedsits and one-bedroom flats into two- and three-bedroom properties. In this day and age it's ridiculous to expect an adult to live in a rabbit hutch. Even a single person needs space for "stuff" and guests, girl/boy friend, vacuum cleaner, empty boxes, etc..
Now, the gvvmt is telling us to evict all our single tenents and put them into one-bed properties that we no longer have. :mad:

rogerblack

jgh wrote: »

Now, the government is telling us to evict all our single tenants and put them into one-bed properties that we no longer have. :mad:

There was an amendment to the bill proposed in the lords to make the cap only apply where the tenant had refused an appropriate single-bed property.

Unfortunately, this was overruled by the government.
They know that there aren't the single bed properties out there, and that this is primarily a money-saving measure spun as if people have a choice to downsize into single-bed properties.