Insertion of regulation 12E into the principal Regulations
11. After regulation 12D of the principal Regulations (application of provisions to substitute determinations or substitute redeterminations) insert the following regulation—
“Amended determinations
12E. Where a decision has been revised in consequence of an amended broad rental market area determination or amended local housing allowance determination by a rent officer and that amended determination has led to—
(a)a reduction in the maximum rent (standard local rate) applicable to a claimant, the amended determination shall be a change of circumstances in relation to that claimant; and
(b)an increase in the maximum rent (standard local rate) applicable to a claimant, the amended determination shall have effect in place of the original determination.”.