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LOCAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE . The story so far ………….. Ann Hinder Senior Benefits Officer. Local Housing Allowance Rates. February 2009 rates. Current Cases. 1160 customers currently being paid under Local Housing Allowance 127 cases are paid direct to Landlord under one of our policies (11%)
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LOCAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE The story so far ………….. Ann Hinder Senior Benefits Officer
Current Cases • 1160 customers currently being paid under Local Housing Allowance • 127 cases are paid direct to Landlord under one of our policies (11%) • 8 weeks rent arrears • Habitual non payer • Vulnerable
Appeals • Received 270 requests for direct payment • Granted 127 requests • 1 appeal waiting to be heard by the Tribunal Service • A landlord can appeal against a decision not to make payment direct • Must provide evidence, documentation to support the appeal.
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