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  • July 25, 2006 at 12:00 pm #22496
    Jayne-T
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    We have a claimant who is receiving a Housing Allowance from his employer in his wages. The allowance exceeds his contractural rent. He has claimed HB. How do I take this payment into account? Is he eligible for HB? Common sense would say No as his employer is meeting his Housing costs but this is HB!! Or is he eligible in principle and can I just include this payment as part of his earnings?

    July 25, 2006 at 12:14 pm #8287
    Kevin D
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    Off the top of my head; it is remuneration derived from employment. Therefore, earnings.

    The above response assumes there is no connection between the employer and the landlord.

    Regards

    July 25, 2006 at 12:53 pm #8288
    Anonymous
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    I presume it’s not tied accomodation?

    July 25, 2006 at 1:02 pm #8289
    Jayne-T
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    As far as I am aware the accomodation is not connected to the employer at all. The tenancy agreement has been provided and there is no evidence to suggest there is any link between the property and the employer.

    July 25, 2006 at 1:06 pm #8290
    Anonymous
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    In that case I think Kevin is correct. It’s not an allowable expense so treat as earnings.

    July 25, 2006 at 1:08 pm #8291
    Jayne-T
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    Thanks 🙂

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