Paragraph 9 Temporary absence of up to 13 weeks

A claimant, except where paragraph 10 applies, shall be treated as occupying accommodation as the claimant’s home throughout any period of absence not exceeding 13 weeks, where—

(a)

the claimant intends to return to occupy the accommodation as the claimant’s home;

(b)

the part of the accommodation occupied by the claimant has not been let or sub-let to another person; and

(c)

the period of absence is unlikely to exceed 13 weeks.