appealing a benefit overpayment decision

NYM

ExTeacher wrote: »

I believe I was entitled to claim IS when I started the claim. It was only by saving up to pay to build a new ground floor bathroom that I've fallen foul.

I know ignorance is not an excuse. I am very sorry. I just want this whole affair to be over with. I'm worried how I'm going to pay the builders and also pay back DWP. 11k overpayment is steep

I'm sure that no one will have an issue with you managing your finances to ensure that you can have the undoubtedly necessary building works carried out. Just provide all paperwork to show how it's being spent.

As an aside...:)
How on earth did you manage to find a builder that didn't want paying until completion? :eek:

TheNickster

NYM wrote: »

I'm sure that no one will have an issue with you managing your finances to ensure that you can have the undoubtedly necessary building works carried out. Just provide all paperwork to show how it's being spent.

As an aside...:)
How on earth did you manage to find a builder that didn't want paying until completion? :eek:

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