If I move into a new house within the same LA with one other person who works, can I still get SDP?
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@lisathomas50 The distinction between Welsh and English benefits legislation can be very confusing, I agree.
Amending your signature to highlight that your comments relate to England (unless otherwise stated) is a helpful move @calcotti - Thank you for your benefits assistance
@kami24 Please keep us updated with how you get on. Good luck!
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@calcotti thank you I think your brilliant I wasn't saying you were wrong I think thst would be helpful if people said as I often have to ask does this cover wales
I wasn't disrespecting you and I am sorry if you thought I was i value what I have seen of your comments on this forum -
@Cher_Scope thank you its hard to explain sometimes and I very much like @colcotti and they are very good on their advice
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I am not aware of any differences between England, Wales and Scotland in respect of Housing Benefit. To the best of my knowledge the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 are still the relevant regulations for all parts of Great Britain. If so would be incorrect for a local authority to state that a change of address within the same local authority requires a new Housing Benefit application. Of course it is not unknown for local authorities to apply the law incorrectly.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Thank you all. Im not offended Lisa no worries
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@kami24 thank you its hard when there are different rules for England and Wales more so now in the pandemic
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lisathomas50 said:@kami24 thank you its hard when there are different rules for England and Wales more so now in the pandemicInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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We will have to agree to disagree
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@lisathomas50 - as mentioned, the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006. As you will see the geographical extent includes England, Wales & Scotland (E+W+S). Please see: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/213/regulation/1?view=extent
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@chiarieds I dont realy want yo comment on it anymore becsuse it does happen happen here the piece of informant I posted further up the thread is from the Welsh council we changed last April
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lisathomas50 said:@chiarieds I dont realy want yo comment on it anymore becsuse it does happen happen here the piece of informant I posted further up the thread is from the Welsh council we changed last April
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/236955/hbgm-a6-deciding-and-paying-benefit.pdfChange of address6.424 If the change of address is• to another LA’s area, you may end the benefit award• within the LA’s area it may be treated as a change of circumstances as long as you are satisfied you have enough evidence to support the change, if so supersede the decision, see C6 Reconsidering, revising and superseding decisions later in this manualInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
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That is off the Welsh government website
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It says you can’t make a new claim. No one is disputing that.
The point is that a change of address within the same local authority does not require a new claim, the existing claim is simply revised.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
Hi @lisathomas50 This is a friendly reminder to not deviate threads from the OP's question. I've checked the information and links kindly provided by @chiarieds and @calcotti and they evidence that housing benefit claims should continue where moves remain within the same local authority.
To avoid conflict, please remember the online community guidelines and although I appreciate it is with the best of intent you commented, bear in mind double checking information you provide is correct and appropriate
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In Scotland , it depends in what council area you are in as different councils give different benefits . There are a few different rules in Scottish councils...we now cannot buy council houses . The Scottish government are in the process of buying back council houses that were sold off ...plus we do not pay bedroom tax up here or pay for prescriptions . We are also helped to the tune of £140 to help with our winter Bill's. All the " wee" odds and ends soon add up ?????????
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Seanchai said:In Scotland , it depends in what council area you are in as different councils give different benefits .Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Hi so if I move to a room like a flatshare and the landlord rents the room out and doesn't live there and only one other renter lives there who doesn't own it shares it with me will I still be entitled to my sdp?
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Shares the flat *not the room
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As previously advised, if renting a room in a shared house you would still be entitled to SDP if you meeting the qualifying conditions.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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