I have been looking at the Universal Credit Explanatory Memorandum for the Social Security Advisory Committee document.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/uc-draft-...memorandum.pdf
At point 91, it says;
Limit on Payment of Housing Costs
Does this apply to all housing payments such as housing benefit/local housing allowance or only to support for mortgage interest? It isn't clear. This is a huge change if it does apply to all.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/uc-draft-...memorandum.pdf
At point 91, it says;
Limit on Payment of Housing Costs
Quote:
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Limit on Payment of Housing Costs 91. There is to be a time-limit of two years on payment of housing costs to claimants in the full conditionality group of Universal Credit. When such a claimant has received help with housing costs for a period of two years these payments will stop and will not be reinstated until a claimant has had a break in claim and has served a further waiting period. This is underpinned by the principle of providing short-term help through the benefits system and because it is not considered appropriate that this help is provided indefinitely. This is intended to focus the help that is given through the benefits system on those on low income when they need it most. |
