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8 months 3 weeks ago #288366 by Henrietta Hastings
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Hello! We’ve had a Ukrainian refugee family living with us for the last 2 years. Due to my husbands recent poor health we need to find them their own home now. They are eligible for 3 bed accommodation under the local rent allowance rules. Mum works and receives UC. The max rent allowance for 3 beds is £1950 per month. It’s £1550 for 2 beds. There is no 3 bed accommodation available at £1950 per month. My question is this: If she rented 2 bed accommodation, would she be eligible for up to £1950, or limited to the 2 bed allowance?
Many thanks in advance for any help and advice.

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8 months 3 weeks ago #288394 by Gary
Hi Henrietta

Your question is outside the remit of the forum, we would advise you to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk or contact Shelter as it is a housing issue england.shelter.org.uk/get_help

Gary

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