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Regulation 15 DecisionsI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Subject to paragraph (3), in respect of a claim for rent allowance F1where a maximum rent (LHA) does not fall to be determined under regulation 14C the Executive shall—

(a)

make the decision in accordance with Part I of Schedule 2; and

(b)

comply with Part II of Schedule 2 when making the decision.

(2)

The Executive, on the first working day of each month, shall—

(a)

make a decision in accordance with Part III of Schedule 2; and

(b)

comply with paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 2 when making the decision.

(3)

No decision shall be made—

(a)

under paragraph 3, 4 or 5 of Schedule 2 if the tenancy is of residential accommodation, within the meaning of regulation 9(4), or in a hostel;

(b)

for a tenancy under Schedule 3; or

(c)

under paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 unless the Executive is satisfied that the claimant is, or may be, a young individual.

(4)

This regulation shall apply as specified in Part V of Schedule 2 in relation to—

(a)

mooring charges payable for a houseboat;

(b)

payments in respect of the site on which a caravan or a mobile home stands; or

(c)

payments under a rental purchase agreement.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in reg. 15(1) inserted (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(8)

Commencement

I1

Reg. 15 in operation at 20.11.2006, see reg. 1(1)

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