SCHEDULE 1Meaning of payments in respect of accommodation

Rent payments

F1Specified accommodation3A

1

The accommodation referred to in paragraph 3(h) is accommodation to which one or more of the following sub-paragraphs applies.

2

This sub-paragraph applies to accommodation which is exempt accommodation.

3

This sub-paragraph applies to accommodation—

a

which is provided by a relevant body;

b

into which the claimant has been admitted in order to meet a need for care, support or supervision; and

c

where the claimant receives care, support or supervision.

4

This sub-paragraph applies to accommodation which—

a

is provided by a local authority or a relevant body to the claimant because the claimant has left the home as a result of domestic violence; and

b

consists of a building, or part of a building, which is used wholly or mainly for the non-permanent accommodation of persons who have left their homes as a result of domestic violence.

5

This sub-paragraph applies to accommodation—

a

which would be a hostel within the meaning of paragraph 29(10) (renters excepted form shared accommodation) of Schedule 4 (housing costs element for renters) but for it being owned or managed by a local authority; and

b

where the claimant receives care, support or supervision.

6

In this paragraph—

  • “domestic violence” has the meaning given in regulation 98 (victims of domestic violence);

  • “relevant body” means a—

    1. a

      council for a county in England for each part of which there is a district council;

    2. b

      housing association;

    3. c

      registered charity; or

    4. d

      voluntary organisation.