Claimants who have been able to pay their rent when their tenancy first began and have not claimed Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing Costs in the last 12 months, may be entitled to receive a payment which covers the shortfall in the rent between the LHA and their actual rent charge for a period of 13 weeks. After 13 weeks this will be reviewed.
I declare the information I have submitted is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that action may be taken against me if this information is found to be incorrect or incomplete. I agree to report any changes in my circumstances that will affect my award of Universal Credit Discretionary Housing Payment, namely: