Where a local authority, having paid housing benefit in excess to a landlord, sought to recover that excess from him, it could not do so otherwise than in accordance with the regulations which provided for this. It was not open to the authority to deduct any overpayment from later payments, and if it did so, … Continue reading Jones v Waveney District Council: CA 17 Dec 1999
Elders of a Christian Community were required to contribute to the costs of the accommodation in a home shared by all occupants, even though they occupied only part of the home, and claimed housing benefit. It was held that they were entitled to claim, even though they had no direct liability for the rent. The … Continue reading Milton Keynes Housing Benefit Review Board v Saxby: CA 3 Apr 2001
Board may look at all terms of arrangement to see if ‘on commercial basis’. Citations: Times 28-Dec-1994 Statutes: Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 (1987 No 1971) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Benefits Updated: 07 April 2022; Ref: scu.88011
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 … Continue reading Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Selby District Council and Another: CA 13 Feb 2006
