Bedroom tax?
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OK folks, been in a long process of appealing my local councils decision to impose the bedroom tax , I live in a 2 bedroom bungalow, as when my partner and she's also my carer moved we have to have separate bedrooms because of my mental health disability.
When I informed the council approx 18 months ago that the spare bedroom was now being occupied they wrote back and basically didn't believe me!!!!
We appealed the decision and finally today had our phone call from the court and the judge.
We both explained, in great detail, our circumstances and I also mentioned my problems, some very private!, and the judge asked us alot of questions and then he said he would phone back in a few minutes.
He phoned back and, surprise surprise, he gave us the bad news that our appeal was dismissed, he wouldn't say why just we'd receive a letter in due course!
I'm guessing we can appeal his decision but of course judges are paid by the government who brought in this disgraceful bedroom tax in the first place, and of course councils don't want to cough up money if they can help it!
So yet another blow to my so called disabled rights and the fact I'm being penalised because I'm disabled!
Your sensible thoughts please folks?
Thank you
When I informed the council approx 18 months ago that the spare bedroom was now being occupied they wrote back and basically didn't believe me!!!!
We appealed the decision and finally today had our phone call from the court and the judge.
We both explained, in great detail, our circumstances and I also mentioned my problems, some very private!, and the judge asked us alot of questions and then he said he would phone back in a few minutes.
He phoned back and, surprise surprise, he gave us the bad news that our appeal was dismissed, he wouldn't say why just we'd receive a letter in due course!
I'm guessing we can appeal his decision but of course judges are paid by the government who brought in this disgraceful bedroom tax in the first place, and of course councils don't want to cough up money if they can help it!
So yet another blow to my so called disabled rights and the fact I'm being penalised because I'm disabled!
Your sensible thoughts please folks?
Thank you
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HI,You can only appeal a decision made by the Tribunal on error of law. To find this error you must first request the statement of reasons and record of proceedings from HMCTS within 1 month of the date of the decision. There's no timescales how long it will take to receive these because they are not written unless requested, so the Judge does them in their spare time.Once you receive then you'll need to find someone to have a look to see if the error in law can be found, otherwise you won't be able to take this any further.1
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Ah well, at least I gave it a go.
No harm in prodding the government now and again as the bedroom tax is disliked by alot of people.
If anyone else is in a similar situation then don't hesitate to give it a go.
The more of us that try the more people will take notice.0 -
Looks like the disgusting bedroom tax is here to stay! Much like the window tax in the 1600,s! Says it all really!0
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Don't think private or social landlords would be too happy at bricking up doors! Lol0
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I have to pay nearly half my rent from my benefits and what my partner/ carer can give me which isn't that much.
Wirral council won't believe we use both bedrooms..0 -
I got it for one year and then that was it! I was lucky to get it that long.
I now haven't received any for 3 years as the council won't pay me anymore. And, please don't say I haven't been paying attention, the day people like me stop paying attention will be the time to worry!
Besides the bedroom tax was brought in to force the less well off out of certain areas for political reasons. I've been ill for most of my life so please Don't say I haven't been paying attention!
You need to read some of my other posts I think.
We're all supposed to be on the same page here not quibbling amongst ourselves!
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At the moment I rent privately and regarding the bedroom tax I've been to court about it, all on the phone because of pandemic, and I've lost.
Even the court won't except the fact that both bedrooms are used!0 -
The 'bedroom tax' (removal of the spare bedroom subsidy) does not apply to private rentals. Private rentals are governed by the Local Housing Allowance rules.
The judges are independent of government - I really don't agree with the implication that judges are just doing what they are told. If they were then the DWP wouldn't keep losing in the courts and having policy overturned by judges.givingup said:...of course judges are paid by the government who brought in this disgraceful bedroom tax in the first place,0 -
The dwp is different because the government is breaking it's own rules on disabled rights, the bedroom tax isn't just about the disabled it's about poorer people in society as a whole so that's a different kettle of fish.0
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Go away man. Not interested in you. Get off my post. You sound garbled to me mate.0
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I appreciate the difference of opinion here, but I'd like it if that continues to be done in a way that maintains respect for one another's view point, and this thread is heading down the opposite path to that.
This is clearly a divisive issue and I've found all points of view here interesting, however I can no longer see this discussion heading in a productive direction so I will be closing it.
I accept that you don't agree with the comment from Mike @givingup and how it was presented, but we don't tolerate personal attacks towards another member, in accordance with our community guidelines.
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