Housing benefit/home owner

going.for.gold

Thank you all very much for your advice.

danielanthony

Having no money does not equal domestic abuse! Some families don't have much disposable income and so it's hard to fairly divide f*ck all.

Housing_Benefit_Officer

Perhaps some correct advice would help you...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/365783/hbgm-bp1-assessment-of-capital.pdf

P1.200

Capital assets disregarded for up to 26 weeks

iv a dwelling formerly occupied by the claimant following estrangement or divorce from a
former partner. The disregard period begins on the date of leaving the home. A disregard
under this provision applies for 26 weeks, unless the home is occupied by a former partner
who is a lone parent when the disregard applies for as long as the home is so occupied
HB(SPC) Sch 6 Para 6; CTB(SPC) Sch 4 Para 6
v any premises not just a former home the claimant is taking reasonable steps to sell, the
period may be extended beyond 26 weeks if the claimant is taking reasonable steps to
dispose of the property
HB(SPC) Sch 6 Para 7; CTB(SPC) Sch 4 Para 7