F1PART 8ABenefit cap

F2Determinations75B.

(1)

A relevant authority may make a determination as to whether the benefit cap applies or whether to change the amount of any reduction made in accordance with regulation 75D (reduction of housing benefit) but a relevant authority is not required to do so unless paragraph (2) applies.

(2)

This paragraph applies where a relevant authority receives notification from the Secretary of State that—

(a)

the benefit cap may apply;

(b)

there has been a change in the amount of a welfare benefit to which a claimant is entitled; or

(c)

there has been a change to the relevant amount which may affect the amount of housing benefit to which a claimant is entitled.