Further provisions relating to apportionments and contributions4

1

Paragraph (2) applies if relevant expenditure is incurred on a dwelling-house which—

a

is owned jointly or in common by the person entitled to the deduction and by other persons, or

b

is subject to differing estates or interests.

2

If this paragraph applies—

a

a just and reasonable apportionment of the relevant expenditure must be made, and

b

the deduction allowed is the part of the relevant expenditure incurred by the person entitled to the deduction.

3

Paragraph (4) applies if relevant expenditure is incurred which—

a

falls within paragraph (1), and

b

exceeds the maximum amount (see regulation 3).

4

If this paragraph applies—

a

the relevant expenditure must be restricted on a proportionate basis to arrive at the maximum amount,

b

a just and reasonable apportionment of the maximum amount must be made, and

c

the deduction allowed is the part of the maximum amount incurred by the person entitled to the deduction.

5

If the person entitled to the deduction has received a contribution from any other person towards the relevant expenditure incurred, that contribution shall be excluded in calculating the relevant expenditure incurred by the person entitled to the deduction.

6

If in connection with this regulation any question arises as to the amount of the deduction to which a person may be entitled—

a

the amount shall be treated as if it were an amount specified in a paragraph of subsection (1) of section 42 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 19882 (appeals against determinations under sections 34 to 36 or Chapter 4 of Part 3 of ITTOIA 2005), and

b

the procedure set out in that section shall apply accordingly.