Paragraph 10
Where the claimant satisfies the conditions in sub-paragraph (2), the maximum referred to in paragraph 1(1)(a) shall not apply for a period of 13 weeks or, if alternative accommodation is found earlier, such lesser period following the date of claim except to the extent that the claimant is able to meet out of income disregarded for the purposes of Part V of these regulations the balance of the actual charge for the board and lodging accommodation over the maximum.
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) the conditions are that—
the claimant has lived in the same accommodation for more than 12 months;
he was able to afford the charges in respect of that accommodation when he took up residence;
having regard to the availability of board and lodging accommodation or hostels and to the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 10(7)(b) of Schedule 3 (housing costs), it is reasonable for the maximum referred to in paragraph 5 not to apply for the said period in order to allow the claimant time to find alternative accommodation;
he is not a person who is being accommodated by a Health and Social Services Board under section 164 of the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (general function for promoting the welfare of persons under the age of 18); and
he is seeking alternative accommodation and intends to leave his present accommodation once alternative accommodation is found.