SCHEDULE 4Housing costs element for renters

PART 4Private rented sector and temporary accommodation

Further provisions about size criteria for cases to which this Part applies

Meaning of “specified renters”28

1

For the purposes of paragraph 27, “specified renter” means a renter in respect of whom all of the following conditions are met.

2

The first condition is that the renter is a single person (or a member of a couple claiming as a single person) who—

a

is under 35 years old; and

b

is not an excepted person under paragraph 29.

3

The second condition is that the renter is not responsible for any children or qualifying young persons.

4

The third condition is that no person is a non-dependant in relation to the renter.