I still wouldn’t want to pay someone twice for the same period when we have already (through the combination of HB and DHP) paid the full rent charged for the period.
Anyway, we think we have know found a route which avoids having to adjust the HB award for the period in the first place.
DMA 4(2) – authority “may” revise where original decision due to official error.
I know that use of the “may” should only be considered in excpetional circumstances, but I think in the individual circs of this case, it is fully justified.
So – no HB underpayment, no need to worry about a DHP overpayment. And happy customer as he is still getting a higher HB award following the end of his DHP.
Thanks for your help.