Hi there,
Although I understand that if a rent decreases/increases within the LHA anniversary dates – you continue to pay based on the maximum rent at the time of entitlement regardless of contractual rent increases etc etc.
However, I have a case where the landlord was kind enough to charge the tenant £272.50 pcm instead of £545.00 pcm for the first 2 months.
Although the tenancy agreement states the rent is £545.00 pcm, it also says that only £272.50 pcm is payable for the first 2 months.
So I am saying that we are stuck with the £272.50 but the poor tenant is now totally stuck – am I being to “by the bookish” – could I go with the £545.00 pcm – would Audit agree?
Due to the low rent & the low level of entitlement (£1.45 pw) even the DHP route is in danger coz any change in circs may actually knock the HB out altogether – do we get her to withdraw the claim for 1 week?
Please may I have your thoughts on my predicament?
Many thanks
Jo
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