I hope someone can help me with answers to 2 questions. I have been living with my family in a council home for over 5 years. I am employed and have been paying rent for what is labelled as a 3 bedroom house, and, paying 3 times as much as some tenants that live in 2 bedroom properties. My issue is that the 3rd 'bedroom' is a box room measuring 45 square feet and can barely accommodate a small single bed (on the same wall as the window, so blocking the small radiator too).
So, as the authorities want more and more money off me, is there not any chance I am owed money for an incorrectly estimated rent for so many years? Also, am I safe from spare room 'bedroom' tax, if I lose my job and need to claim benefits? The thought of moving home would devastate us.
So, as the authorities want more and more money off me, is there not any chance I am owed money for an incorrectly estimated rent for so many years? Also, am I safe from spare room 'bedroom' tax, if I lose my job and need to claim benefits? The thought of moving home would devastate us.