SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Housing costs element for renters

PART 3General provisions about calculation of amount of housing costs element for renters

Housing cost contributions

Housing cost contributions12

1

In calculating the amount of the housing costs element under Part 4 or 5 of this Schedule, a deduction is to be made in respect of each non-dependant who is a member of the renter’s extended benefit unit.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to paragraphs 14 and 15.

3

Any amount to be deducted under sub-paragraph (1) is referred to in this Schedule as a “housing cost contribution”.