Housing Benefit Question

nannytone_2

princessdon wrote: »

Clue was high rent, not low cost subsidised rent.

i was just adding to give full details of help available.
it may not apply to the OP but other people read threads looking for information

princessdon

nannytone wrote: »

i was just adding to give full details of help available.
it may not apply to the OP but other people read threads looking for information

I'm pretty sure there is a million on that subject already don't you think. It's been done to death.

princessdon

cattermole wrote: »

You mean non profit making rent surely Princesdom?

Hello misery woman

No I meant subsidised. I'm clear on what I mean.

Why use a new ID?

cattermole

princessdon wrote: »

Hello misery woman

No I meant subsidised. I'm clear on what I mean.

Why use a new ID?

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dodger1

pmlindyloo wrote: »

If she has not claimed HB for the previous year when she applies she will be entitled to 13 weeks of HB at her current rent.

After the 13 weeks she will only receive the one bed LHA rate ( if over 35).

Is that the full rent even if a luxury property and way above the LHA rates?

BigAunty

Homeagain wrote: »

Bit of a worry really - could the LL sue her for breaking the tenancy - I know its a fairly recent 12 month period? .

You seem overly worried about your relative, it's great that you care and it seems she's in for a shock or might bury her head in the sand. All you can do is give her links to the local council website to help the penny drop.

With regards to her contract with the landlord, you will find the Shelter website helpful to understand if/when a contract can be broken, how to prevent and deal with rent arrears.

In general terms, a tenant cannot break a fixed term tenancy agreement but if its a year long contract,it might have a mid-term break clause for example. They can negotiate with the landlord to see if they would accept an early surrender. The landlord doesn't have to agree to an early release but might be persuaded that its the best option to prevent them experiencing arrears. A landlord can take the tenant to the small claims court for arrears and get a CCJ if the judgement is not paid, plus enforce the debt in other ways. This is just general info - you should review the Shelter website for exact info.

Homeagain

tinkledom wrote: »

I ask the question why on earth did she ever take on a 3 bed property in a good area when she is living on her own?

Surely single people only need 1 or maybe 2 bedrooms?
And why live in a high end value area, when a low end place would be much more affordable?

Seems your relative has expectations of grandeur that are not backed up by capital wealth.

I tend to agree with you here. I think there is a saying 'don't try to keep up with the Jones' rather bring them down to your level'! I don't think this was a good move at all - especially as her employment is precarious.