council and they will increase the cheque amount - it is an extra £5 a week - I am a pensioner.
2007-02-25 02:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by Red 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
if the rent is from housing excutive you dont need to tell them as they increase it automatically if its private landlord tell them
2007-02-25 02:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to reapply as your original claim will suffice as long as no other details have changed but you do need to let your housing benefit team know and show proof of the increase, such as the letter from your letting agent. Any extra you get in housing benefit may be taken into cosideration the next time they reassess your income though. Here in Kent there is a new ruling going through the councils at the moment that will mean that the maximum housing benefit for all applicants will be reduced to £425 paid every 4 weeks in arrears. The full details have not been disclosed yet, and we are not sure how this will affect existing claims. So get in quick!!
2007-02-25 05:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by Answer Queen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take the letter the Landlord has sent telling you when the rent is increasing from and how much the increase is down to the council adn they should sort it from there.
It is called a change of circumstance, they need written proof.
If you cant get to the housing benefit office send it by post (After taking a photocopy for your records) with a letter from yourself telling them what it is for. Also ask for a certificate of posting at your post office as it will ensure you have proof you posted it.
2007-02-25 05:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just inform Housing benefits of the changes, take the notification to them and get a receipt. This will then ensure that you will get you full entitlement.
2007-02-25 02:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by P B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its council property you dont need to do anything but private rented you need to take the tenancy agreement showing the raise down to the office
2007-02-25 02:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sad thing is you have to inform them and then they will probably get you to reapply, a right pain, you would think there would be an easier way wouldn't you.
2007-02-25 02:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by quornandwafflesagain 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give them a call they will sort it out with you.
2007-02-25 02:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋