# The Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Paragraph 5

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) this paragraph applies to a tenancy in respect of a dwelling comprised in land which has been disposed of under Article 88 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.
(2) This paragraph shall not apply to a tenancy to which sub-paragraph (1) refers if—
(a) there has been an increase in rent since the disposal occurred; and
(b) the claimant occupies a dwelling larger than is reasonably required by him and any others who occupy that dwelling (including any non-dependant of his and any person paying rent to him); or
(c) the rent payable for that dwelling is unreasonably high.
(3) Where the disposal took place on or after 7th October 2002, sub-paragraph (2) shall apply to a tenancy to which sub-paragraph (1) refers as if head (b) were omitted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2006/405/schedule/3/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-benefit-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/schedule-3/paragraph-5
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