Paragraph 87 Duration of extended reduction period (qualifying contributory benefits): pensioners

(1)

Where an applicant is entitled to an extended reduction (qualifying contributory benefits), the extended reduction period starts on the day immediately following the day on which the applicant, or the applicant’s partner, ceased to be entitled to a qualifying contributory benefit.

(2)

The extended reduction period ends—

(a)

at the end of a period of four weeks; or

(b)

on the date on which the applicant who is receiving the extended reduction (qualifying contributory benefits) has no liability for council tax, if that occurs first.

Notes on Schedule

Commencement

I1: Sch. in force at 28.11.2013, see reg. 1(2)