The claimant had been in receipt of housing benefit. He had gone into a care home on a temporary trial basis. The council ceased to pay his benefit immediately.
Held: The benefit continued during the thirteen week trial period. The claimant had to maintain his home for so long as the residence remained a trial for up to 13 weeks.
[2006] EWCA Civ 271, Times 24-Feb-2006
Bailii
Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 (1987 No 1971) 5(7B)
England and Wales
Benefits
Leading Case
Updated: 01 November 2021; Ref: scu.239213