What constitutes a change of circumstance for means tested benefits?

CIS

Thanks CIS. The summons states that my Dad is required to say why he hasn't paid the tax so I assume we will at least get a hearing.

He can speak to the magistrate if he wishes, he has a legal right to and that decision is his to make. He doesn't have to speak with magistrate and he doesn't have to attend court if he wishes no to, the order would be granted in his absence.

The magistrate however cannot refuse to grant the order as the Council Tax summons has been issued correctly - the fact he's waiting for a Council Tax Support appeal doesn't stop the Council Tax being due in the meantime.

It usually surprises people to realise that Council Tax Support/Benefit has no special status in the Council Tax legislation - its treat simply as a payment to the Council Tax account in the same way that a cash payment would be paid (or not paid, as the case may be).

Ames

Hmmm is this the most sophisticated spammer ever?

jacques_chirac

Ames wrote: »

Hmmm is this the most sophisticated spammer ever?

Maximising income by playing the system? Sounds life our old friend andy