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 contributions

12.—(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”.