lha being reduced jan 2012

currently i receive £132.62 every 2 weeks and it doesnt even cover my rent of £300 per month as i use my IB to top it up i got a letter through the post this morning saying that in january next year will be reduced due to being single and under 35 and ppl on one bedroom rate will be moved onto shared one bedroom lha rate which for me on the back of the letter says £55.42 (240.15pcm)

plz help me i fear i wont be able to live where i am atm

Andy

I'm not a moderator on this site I was sorry to read of your circumstances. After quick research I found Direct Gov Local Housing (LHA) website www.direct.gov.uk where you can check your allowance by inputting some details and your local authority, when I did this it gave me the rate for a single room. Of course I dont know your circumstances. Secondly contact Shelter who assist not only with homelesness but also housing issues www.shelter.org.uk. Citizens Advice Bureau or other Advice Agency may also be of help to you.

Hope this helps.

Michael

Hi Mike

I'm afraid we don't cover HB/LHA. You need to get face-to-face advice.

I do sympathize with you however. The latest legislation regarding housing benefit, reductions in rent and reduction to shared accommodation rate is extremely harsh. Especially if you already live in a one bedroom flat.

Good luck

Derek

mike1983 apologies for getting your name wrong typing andy, sorry!