Regulation 14C When a maximum rent (LHA) is to be determinedF1
The Executive shall determine a maximum rent (LHA) in accordance with regulation 14D in any case where paragraphs (2) or (3) apply.
This paragraph applies where the Executive has received—
a claim on which a rent allowance may be awarded, where the date of claim falls on or after 7th April 2008;
relevant information regarding a claim on which a rent allowance may be awarded, where the date of claim falls on or after 7th April 2008;
in relation to an award of housing benefit where the eligible rent was determined without reference to regulation 14D, a notification of a change of dwelling (as defined in regulation 2) where the change occurs on or after 7th April 2008; or
in relation to an award of housing benefit where a maximum rent (LHA) was determined in accordance with regulation 14D—
notification of a change of a kind which affects the category of dwelling applicable to the claim;
notification of the death of a linked person, where the notification does not fall within head (i), F2...
notification of a change of dwelling. F3or
notification of a change of a kind which affects the amount of the claimant's cap rent as determined in accordance with regulation 14D.
This paragraph applies on 1st April in any year.
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This regulation does not apply in a case where—
the landlord is a registered housing association;
paragraph 4(1)(b) of Schedule 3 to the Consequential Provisions Regulations (savings provision) applies;
the tenancy is an excluded tenancy under paragraph 4 or 5 of Schedule 3;
the claim or award relates to—
periodical payments of a kind falling within regulation 13(1) which a person is liable to make in relation to a houseboat, caravan or mobile home which he occupies as his home, or
rent payable in relation to a hostel; or
a substantial part of the rent under the tenancy is fairly attributable to board and attendance.
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Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Regs. 14-14F substituted for reg. 14 (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4) of the amending Rule) by The Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/101), regs. 1(1), 2(7)
- F2
Word in reg. 14C(2)(d)(ii) omitted (1.1.2014) by virtue of The Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Executive Determinations) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/282), regs. 1, 3(a)(i)
- F3
Reg. 14C(2)(d)(iv) and word added (1.1.2014) by The Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Executive Determinations) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/282), regs. 1, 3(a)(ii)
- F4
Reg. 14C(3) substituted (1.1.2014) by The Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Executive Determinations) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/282), regs. 1, 3(b)
- F5
Reg. 14C(4) omitted (1.1.2014) by virtue of The Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Executive Determinations) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/282), regs. 1, 3(c)
- F6
Reg. 14C(6) omitted (1.1.2014) by virtue of The Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Executive Determinations) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/282), regs. 1, 3(c)
Notes on Part III
Modifications
- C1
Pt. III applied (with modifications) (1.4.2007) by The Rate Relief (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/204), regs. 1(1), 14