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Under-occupation and private tenants
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stupidaspie
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If a private tenant over 35 had a two bedroom flat, would they only be paid the LHA rate for one bedroom if no exemptions applied?
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Yes, one bedroom rate would apply. Not sure what exemptions you are referring to.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.1
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Exemption is probably the wrong word.
One single claimant or a couple living in a two bedroom property, who would normally only qualify for a 1 bedroom rate, can apply for an extra bedroom entitlement.
But there are requirements that would need to be met to qualify for the extra bedroom entitlement. If a claimant is in receipt of a disability benefit such as PIP and they needed a carer who does not live with them, to provide regular overnight care, then an extra bedroom entitlement could be added. For a couple, where one of the couple has a proven health condition that makes it very difficult to share a bedroom, a Decision Maker could upon receipt of sufficient evidence award an extra bedroom entitlement.
See F3131 onwards in the following link
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/890313/admf3.pdf
The comments I post are personal opinion. Always refer to official information sources before relying on internet forums. If you have a problem with any organisation, enter into their official complaints process at the earliest opportunity, as sometimes complaints have to be started within a certain time frame.1 -
huckster said:Exemption is probably the wrong word.
One single claimant or a couple living in a two bedroom property, who would normally only qualify for a 1 bedroom rate, can apply for an extra bedroom entitlement.
But there are requirements that would need to be met to qualify for the extra bedroom entitlement. If a claimant is in receipt of a disability benefit such as PIP and they needed a carer who does not live with them, to provide regular overnight care, then an extra bedroom entitlement could be added. For a couple, where one of the couple has a proven health condition that makes it very difficult to share a bedroom, a Decision Maker could upon receipt of sufficient evidence award an extra bedroom entitlement.
See F3131 onwards in the following link
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/890313/admf3.pdf
It is the wrong word, really. I was thinking of circumstances like those above.
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‘Special circumstances’ might be more appropriate.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0
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