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Support Charge Mandatory
noman
Community member Posts: 88 Courageous
I'm bidding on a bungalow through my local council,the rent is £101.78 per week and Service Charge £39.39 a week,i assume UC would cover these costs?
It has a Support Charge which is mandatory of £21.90 a week,would UC cover this or is it something i would have to pay myself?
It has a Support Charge which is mandatory of £21.90 a week,would UC cover this or is it something i would have to pay myself?
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There is some information about service charges and UC here:
https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/benefits/universal_credit/universal_credit_housing_costs_element_payment_condition#title-3
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-service-charges-guidance-for-landlords/universal-credit-service-charges-guidance-for-landlords#examples-of-ineligible-service-charges
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