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9781905018802 - ISBN-10:
1905018800 - Publisher:
Chartered Institute of Housing - Pub. Date:
03 Jun 2010 - Binding:
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Guide to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit: 2010-2011 (Revised edition)
Lister, Sam; Ward, Martin; Zebedee, John;
Classification: Conveyancing Law; Social Security & Welfare Law;
Book Description
This edition covers all the new rules across the United Kingdom and contains many practical examples and over 70 useful tables for quick reference.
The Guide has a strong reputation for clear, impartial and accurate advice and is used by local councils, social landlords, advisers, tribunal members and housing professionals.
This edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate all the changes over the past year, including the April 2010 up-rating. It provides answers to most frequent problems and issues including:-
* Recent developments in commerciality, service charges and 'exempt accommodation'
* New case law on overpayments
* The eligibility rules for migrants and other recent arrivals to the UK
* Time limits for claims, awards and appeals
* The local housing allowance and landlord payment rules for private sector claims
* Suspensions and terminations
* When HB can be paid during a temporary absence or on two homes
* Start, end and commencement dates for claims and revised awards
Contents
- Chapter One: Introduction
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Chapter Two: Who is eligible for HB/CTB?
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Chapter Three: Occupying the home
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Chapter Four: The claimant's household
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Chapter Five: Making a claim
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Chapter Six: Calculating HB and CTB
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Chapter Seven: Eligible rent
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Chapter Eight: Standard and old cases
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Chapter Nine: Local housing allowances
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Chapter Ten: Rent referral cases
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Chapter Eleven: Eligible council tax and rates
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Chapter Twelve: Applicable amounts
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Chapter Thirteen: Income and capital
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Chapter Fourteen: Employed earners
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Chapter Fifteen: The self-employed
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Chapter Sixteen: Decisions, notices and payment
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Chapter Seventeen: Changes to entitlement
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Chapter Eighteen: Overpayments
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Chapter Nineteen: Disputes and appeals
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Chapter Twenty: Migrants and new arrivals
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Chapter Twenty: European nationals
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Chapter Twenty Two: Students
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Chapter Twenty Three: Local variations
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Chapter Twenty Four: Subsidy
Appendices
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Main legislation affecting HB/CTB and recent changes
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Table of cases cited in guide
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Current and recent HB and CTB circulars
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Overview of welfare benefits
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Selected benefit rates (from April 2010)
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Rent arrears direct scheme
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Qualifying age for state pension credit.
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