# The Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Regulation 15: Decisions

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraph (3), in respect of a claim for rent allowance where 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2006/405/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-benefit-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/regulation-15
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