Hi, my name is Bot22!
bedroom tax … got a spare room which is only 55sq feet , does that count as 1 spare room or as 1/2 a spare room ….. thanks for any help
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There's no such thing as half a spare room. If you live in social housing a spare bedroom is a spare bedroom. It doesn't matter what size it is, if it's a bedroom it's counted.
Are you claiming any disability benefits such as daily living PIP or mid/high rate care DLA? if so and you need regular overnight care it maybe possible to claim for overnight care and this would mean an extra bedroom.
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my friend told me about the housing act of 1985 , which says about bedroom sizes ?, thanks aswell
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Hi @Bot22 and welcome to the community! Poppy has answered your question there, but I just wanted to say hi 😊 If you have any more questions let us know.
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thanks for the help
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That act states that a room smaller than 50 square feet can't be used for sleeping in.
So a room of 55 square feet is perfectly legal as a bedroom.
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