IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOUSING BENEFIT FROM APRIL 2011 FOR TENANTS WITH ADULTS LIVING WITH THEM

Archive News Story: March 2011
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From April this year, there will be major changes for people getting Housing Benefit who have an adult - other than their partner - living with them.

If you are already claiming Housing Benefit, the changes are likely to affect the amount of money you get towards your rent.

This means you will need to increase your rent payments accordingly from April 2011. It is very important you do this to avoid getting behind with your rent.

We will be writing to all tenants likely to be affected by the changes with more information in the near future. We will also publish a series of helpful questions and answers about the changes in the next edition of Open Door, due out in April/May.

It is important you read the letter carefully and look out for the article.

For more information and to find out how this is likely to affect you contact Tower Hamlets Benefits Service on:

020 7364 5001     email: benefits@towerhamlets.gov.uk.    

Or visit the DirectGov website:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_192415