Tuesday, 17 September 2013

DWP Mulls Fresh Bedroom Tax Advice

The Department for Work and Pensions is considering issuing fresh guidance to councils and tribunals following four successful appeals against the bedroom tax. It will consider whether Fife Council or the first-tier tribunal misunderstood the bedroom tax process. Although they do not set a legal precedent, campaigners argue the rulings will provide fresh hope for tenants who believe they are unfairly affected. A tenant of Kingdom Housing Association had her appeal against Fife Council’s decision to cut her benefit upheld by a first-tier tribunal following a hearing on 26 August.  Read more on Inside Housing.

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