Decision details

Housing allocations to single persons affected by the Housing Costs Element withdrawal for Universal Credit Claimants aged 18 to 21

Decision Maker: Director Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

2 Recommendation
21 That the Council adopt a local lettings plan (LLP) that amends
Section D18 of the existing housing allocations policy by adding
that:
If at any time during the offer or sign-up process it is
established that the applicant will not be entitled to the housing
element of Universal Credit either
a) A formal offer will not be made; OR,
b) The offer will be withdrawn
The above will not apply in instances where the applicant can
demonstrate a long term and sustainable income stream that
will sustain the rental charge on the property.
This LLP will take effect from 01.09.17. The Housing
Allocations Policy is currently under review and this LLP will
cease to apply from the date that the revised policy takes
effect.

Publication date: 21/12/2021

Date of decision: 31/08/2017

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