The Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007

(1) These Regulations shall apply to former pathfinder authorities subject to the provisions of this Part of this Schedule. (2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)— (a) in the definition of “eligible rent”, in sub-paragraph (a) for “or 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA))” substitute “ , 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)) or any of regulations 12E to 12K (transitional protection for pathfinder cases) ”; (b) after the definition of “maximum rent (LHA)” insert— “maximum rent (standard local rent)” means a maximum rent (standard local rate) determined in accordance with regulation 13A; (3) In regulation 11(1) (eligible housing costs)— (a) in paragraph (c) omit “or”; and (b) after sub-paragraph (d) insert— ; or (e) any of regulations 12E to 12K (transitional protection for pathfinder cases), and regulations 13C (when a maximum rent (LHA) is to be determined) and 13D (determination of a maximum rent (LHA)), (4) In regulation 12B(1) (eligible rent) for “or 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA))” substitute “ , 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)) or any of regulations 12E to 12K (transitional protection for pathfinder cases) ”. (5) In regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)) before paragraph (1) insert— (A1) This regulation shall not apply where any of regulations 12E to 12K (transitional protection for pathfinder cases) apply. (6) After regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)) insert— (12E) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) reference was made to a maximum rent (standard local rate) in determining the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008; (b) on 7th April 2008 the local authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(4A)(a) ; and (c) regulations 12F (cases where the claimant enjoyed protection on death before 7th April 2008) and 12G (cases where the claimant enjoyed 13 week protection before 7th April 2008) do not apply. (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where that is higher than the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008; or (b) the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008. (3) Where the eligible rent is the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008, it will continue to apply until, on or after 7th April 2008, the first of the following events occurs— (a) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) because the claimant has become entitled to a larger category of dwelling and the maximum rent (LHA) is higher than that eligible rent; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) because the claimant has become entitled to a smaller category of dwelling; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with regulation 12H (cases where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008) following the death of a linked person; (e) the relevant authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) on 7th April 2009 by virtue of regulation 13C(4A)(b). (4) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (12F) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) immediately before 7th April 2008 the claimant enjoyed protection on death in accordance with regulation 12A(4)(a)(ii) (pathfinder protection on death based on reckonable rent); and (b) on 7th April 2008 the local authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(4A)(a). (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where that is higher than the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008; or (b) the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008. (3) Where the eligible rent is the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008, it will continue to apply until, on or after 7th April 2008, the first of the following events occurs — (a) the end of 12 months after the death to which the protection relates; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) and it is higher than that eligible rent; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with regulation 12H (cases where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008) following the death of a linked person; (4) Where the eligible rent ceases to apply because of paragraph (3)(a), the eligible rent will be the maximum rent (LHA) which would have applied but for the transitional protection. (5) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (12G) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) immediately before 7th April 2008 the claimant enjoyed 13 week protection in accordance with regulation 12A(6)(a) (local housing allowance pathfinder 13 week protection); and (b) on 7th April 2008 the local authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(4A)(a). (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where that is higher than the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008; or (b) the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008. (3) Where the eligible rent is the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008, it will continue to apply until, on or after 7th April 2008, the first of the following events occurs — (a) the end of the day when the protection expires, namely 13 weeks after the date of the claim; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) and it is higher than that eligible rent; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with regulation 12H (cases where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008) following the death of a linked person. (4) Where the eligible rent ceases to apply because of paragraph (3)(a), the eligible rent will be the maximum rent (LHA) which would have applied but for the transitional protection. (5) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (12H) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) the eligible rent is that specified in regulation 12E(2)(b) (basic transitional protection for pathfinder cases), 12F(2)(b) (transitional protection where the claimant enjoyed protection on death before 7th April 2008), 12G(2)(b) (transitional protection where the claimant enjoyed 13 week protection before 7th April 2008) or paragraph (2)(b) of this regulation; (b) a linked person dies on or after 7th April 2008 and before 7th April 2009; (c) the claimant occupies the same dwelling as the linked person at the date of death; and (d) the relevant authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) or (ii) (change of category of dwelling or death of a linked person). (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where that is higher than the eligible rent which applied immediately before the date of the death; or (b) the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before the date of the death. (3) Where the eligible rent is the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before the date of death, it will continue to apply until, on or after the date of the death, the first of the following events occurs — (a) the end of 12 months from the date of the death; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) and it is higher than that eligible rent; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with this regulation following the death of another linked person. (4) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (5) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), a claimant shall be treated as occupying the dwelling if regulation 7(13) is satisfied and for that purpose paragraph (13) of regulation 7 shall have effect as if sub-paragraph (b) were omitted. (12I) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) immediately before 7th April 2009 the claimant was enjoying basic transitional protection under regulation 12E; and (b) the local authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of 13C(4A)(b) on 7th April 2009. (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where it is higher than the eligible rent applying immediately before 7th April 2008; or (b) in any other case, the lower of— (i) the amount of the eligible rent applying immediately before 7th April 2008; or (ii) the amount of the cap rent by reference to which the maximum rent (LHA) was determined, plus £15. (3) Where the claimant's eligible rent is determined in accordance with paragraph (2)(b), it continues to apply until, on or after 7th April 2009, the first of the following events occurs— (a) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) because the claimant has become entitled to a larger category of dwelling or 13C(3) (anniversary of the LHA date) and the maximum rent (LHA) is higher than that eligible rent; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) because the claimant has become entitled to a smaller category of dwelling; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with regulation 12K (protection on death in the second and subsequent years after 7th April 2008) following the death of a linked person. (4) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (12J) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) immediately before 7th April 2009 the claimant was enjoying transitional protection on death under regulation 12H (cases where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008); and (b) the local authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(4A)(b) on 7th April 2009 . (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where that is higher than the eligible rent which applied immediately before the date of the death to which the protection relates; or (b) the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before the date of the death. (3) Where the eligible rent which applies is the one that applied immediately before the date of the death, it continues to apply until, on or after the date of the death, the first of the following events occurs— (a) the end of 12 months after the date of the death to which the protection relates; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) (change of category of dwelling) and it is higher than that eligible rent; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with regulation 12K (protection on death in the second and subsequent years after 7th April 2008) following the death of a linked person. (4) Where the eligible rent ceases to apply because of paragraph (3)(a) the eligible rent is the one that would have applied if the relevant authority not determined an eligible rent in accordance with regulation 12H(2)(b) (transitional protection where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008 ). (5) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (12K) (1) This regulation applies where— (a) the claimant's eligible rent is that specified in regulation 12I(2)(b) (basic transitional protection in the second and subsequent years after 7th April 2008), 12J(2)(b) (transitional protection in the second year after 7th April 2008 where the claimant is already enjoying protection on death) or paragraph (2)(b) of this regulation; and (b) a linked person dies on or after 7th April 2009; (c) the claimant occupies the same dwelling as the linked person at the date of death; and (d) the relevant authority determines a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) or (ii) (change of category of dwelling or death of a linked person). (2) Where this regulation applies, the claimant's eligible rent is— (a) the maximum rent (LHA) where that is higher than the eligible rent which applied immediately before the date of the death; or (b) the amount of eligible rent which applied immediately before the death. (3) Where the eligible rent which applies is the one that applied immediately before the date of the death, it will continue to apply until, on or after the date of the death, the first of the following events occurs— (a) the end of 12 months from the date of the death; (b) the relevant authority is required to determine a maximum rent (LHA) by virtue of regulation 13C(2)(d)(i) or (3) (change of category of dwelling or anniversary of the LHA date) and it is higher than that eligible rent; (c) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent following a change of dwelling; (d) the relevant authority is required to determine an eligible rent in accordance with this regulation following the death of another linked person. (4) Where the eligible rent ceases to apply because of paragraph (3)(a) the eligible rent is the one that would have applied but had the relevant authority not determined an eligible rent in accordance with this regulation. (5) Where the eligible rent is the maximum rent (LHA), it shall be treated as if it had been determined in accordance with regulation 12D(2)(a) (eligible rent is maximum rent (LHA)) and shall apply according to the provisions of regulation 12D (eligible rent and maximum rent (LHA)). (6) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), a claimant shall be treated as occupying the dwelling if regulation 7(13) is satisfied and for that purpose paragraph (13) of regulation 7 shall have effect as if sub-paragraph (b) were omitted. (7) In regulation 13C (when a maximum rent (LHA) is to be determined)— (a) in paragraph (1) for “paragraphs (2) or (3)” substitute “ paragraphs (2), (3) or (4A) ”; (b) in paragraph (3) after “LHA date” insert “ except where paragraph (4A)(b) applies ”; (c) after paragraph (4) insert— (4A) This paragraph applies where it is— (a) 7th April 2008 and reference was made to a maximum rent (standard local rate) in determining the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008; or (b) 7th April 2009 and the eligible rent which applies on that date was determined in accordance with regulation 12E(2)(b) (basic transitional protection for pathfinder cases) or 12H(2)(b) (transitional protection where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008). (8) In regulation 13D(12) (determination of a maximum rent (LHA)) in the definition of “relevant date” after sub-paragraph (c) insert— (d) 7th April 2008; (e) 7th April 2009.

Signed

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

James Plaskitt — Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, — 2007-10-02

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Footnotes

[^f00001]: 1992 c. 4. Section 130A was inserted by section 30 of the Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5).

[^f00002]: 1992 c. 5. Section 5(2A), (2B) and (2C) were inserted by section 35 of the Welfare Reform Act 2007.

[^f00003]: 2007 c. 5.

[^f00004]: S.I. 2006/214.

[^f00005]: Regulation 12A was inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations.

[^f00006]: S.I. 2006/217; the relevant amending instrument is 2007/2870.

[^f00007]: Regulation 13A was inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations.

[^f00008]: S.I. 2007/ 2869.

[^f00009]: 1971 c.80.

[^f00010]: 1985 c. 69.

[^f00011]: S.I. 1997/1984; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2000/1, 2001/1325, 2001/2317, 2003/2398, 2006/217 and 2007/2871.

[^f00012]: S. I. 1997/1995; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2000/3, 2001/1236, 2001/2318, 2003/2398, 2006/217 and 2007/2871.

[^f00013]: Article 7A was inserted into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/1 and into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/3. It was amended in both instruments by S.I. 2003/2398.

[^f00014]: Schedule 3B is inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^f00015]: Article 4B was inserted by S.I. 2003/2398. Paragraph (1A) is inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^f00016]: 1996 c. 52.

[^f00017]: 2001 asp 10.

[^f00018]: Regulation 12A was inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations. A new Schedule 9 is substituted by regulation 20 of these Regulations. The new Schedule 9 does not include regulation 12A.

[^f00019]: The relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/1236.

[^f00020]: Sub-paragraph (1)(da) of Schedule 1 is inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^f00021]: Regulations 13A and 13B were inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations. A new Schedule 9 is substituted by regulation 20 of these Regulations. The new Schedule 9 does not include regulations 13A and 13B.

[^f00022]: 1996 c. 52.

[^f00023]: 2001 asp 10.

[^f00024]: Article 4B was inserted by S.I. 2003/2398 and paragraphs (2A) and (4) inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^f00025]: 1989 c. 41.

[^f00026]: 1995 c. 36.

[^f00027]: Regulation 14 is amended by regulation 3 of these Regulations. That amendment comes into force before the substitution by this regulation of a new regulation 14.

[^f00028]: Article 7A was inserted into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/1 and into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/3. It was amended in both instruments by S.I. 2003/2398 and 2007/2871.

[^f00029]: Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/2052 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217) and 2007/688.

[^f00030]: 1990 c. 35.

[^f00031]: 1983 c. 20.

[^f00032]: 2003 asp 13.

[^f00033]: 1995 c. 46.

[^f00034]: Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/2502 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217), 2006/2378 and 2007/294.

[^f00035]: Paragraph (9) was amended by S.I. 2005/2502 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217).

[^f00036]: Regulations 61 and 62 were amended by S.I. 2005/2502 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217).

[^f00037]: The relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/1356.

[^f00038]: 1984 c. 58.

[^f00039]: 1977 c. 42.

[^f00040]: 1976 c. 80.

[^f00041]: 1954 c. 56.

[^f00042]: 1989 c. 42.

[^f00043]: 2000 c. 43.

[^f00044]: 1988 c. 50.

[^f00045]: 1985 c. 68; section 32 was amended by section 140 of and Schedule 7 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50); section 227 of and Schedule 19 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) and S.I. 1997/74. Section 43 was amended by section 132 and 140 of and Schedule 17 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50); section 194 of and Schedule 12 to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42); section 78 of and Schedule 10 to the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) and section 227 of and Schedule 9 to the Housing Act 1996.

[^f00046]: 1987 c. 26.

[^f00047]: 1996 c. 52.

[^f00048]: 1988 c. 50; section 14 was amended by section 104 of and Schedule 8 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) and S.I. 1993/651.

[^f00049]: 1988 c. 43; section 25 was amended by S.I. 1993/658.

[^f00050]: S.I. 1990/1700; amended by S.I. 1990/2366 and 1991/1281.

[^f00051]: 1968 c. 16. Relevant amendments are contained in the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 35) section 33.

[^f00052]: Regulation 11(1) is substituted by regulation 4(3)(a) of these Regulations.

[^f00053]: Regulation 12B is inserted by regulation 5 of these Regulations.

[^f00054]: Regulation 12D is inserted by regulation 5 of these Regulations.

[^f00055]: Regulation 13C is inserted by regulation 7 of these Regulations. Paragraph (4A) is inserted into regulation 13C by paragraph 7 of Schedule 9 to the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying ages for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 as inserted by regulation 20 of these Regulations.

[^f00056]: Regulation 13C is inserted by regulation 7 of these Regulations.

[^f00057]: Regulation 13D is inserted by regulation 7 of these Regulations.

Editorial notes

[^c1891760]: 1992 c. 4. Section 130A was inserted by section 30 of the Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5).

[^c1891761]: 1992 c. 5. Section 5(2A), (2B) and (2C) were inserted by section 35 of the Welfare Reform Act 2007.

[^c1891762]: 2007 c. 5.

[^c1891763]: S.I. 2006/214.

[^c1891764]: Regulation 12A was inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations.

[^c1891765]: S.I. 2006/217; the relevant amending instrument is 2007/2870.

[^c1891766]: Regulation 13A was inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations.

[^c1891767]: S.I. 2007/ 2869.

[^c1891768]: 1971 c.80.

[^c1891769]: 1985 c. 69.

[^c1891770]: S.I. 1997/1984; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2000/1, 2001/1325, 2001/2317, 2003/2398, 2006/217 and 2007/2871.

[^c1891771]: S. I. 1997/1995; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2000/3, 2001/1236, 2001/2318, 2003/2398, 2006/217 and 2007/2871.

[^c1891772]: Article 7A was inserted into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/1 and into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/3. It was amended in both instruments by S.I. 2003/2398.

[^c1891773]: Schedule 3B is inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^c1891774]: Article 4B was inserted by S.I. 2003/2398. Paragraph (1A) is inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^c1891777]: Regulation 12A was inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations. A new Schedule 9 is substituted by regulation 20 of these Regulations. The new Schedule 9 does not include regulation 12A.

[^c1891778]: The relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/1236.

[^c1891779]: Sub-paragraph (1)(da) of Schedule 1 is inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^c1891780]: Regulations 13A and 13B were inserted into the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006, as they applied to pathfinder authorities, by regulation 103 of and Schedule 9 to those Regulations. A new Schedule 9 is substituted by regulation 20 of these Regulations. The new Schedule 9 does not include regulations 13A and 13B.

[^c1891781]: 1996 c. 52.

[^c1891782]: 2001 asp 10.

[^c1891783]: Article 4B was inserted by S.I. 2003/2398 and paragraphs (2A) and (4) inserted by S.I. 2007/2871.

[^c1891784]: 1989 c. 41.

[^c1891785]: 1995 c. 36.

[^c1891786]: Regulation 14 is amended by regulation 3 of these Regulations. That amendment comes into force before the substitution by this regulation of a new regulation 14.

[^c1891787]: Article 7A was inserted into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/1 and into the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997 by S.I. 2000/3. It was amended in both instruments by S.I. 2003/2398 and 2007/2871.

[^c1891788]: Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2005/2052 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217) and 2007/688.

[^c1891789]: 1990 c. 35.

[^c1891790]: 1983 c. 20.

[^c1891791]: 2003 asp 13.

[^c1891792]: 1995 c. 46.

[^c1891794]: Paragraph (9) was amended by S.I. 2005/2502 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217).

[^c1891795]: Regulations 61 and 62 were amended by S.I. 2005/2502 (as amended by S.I. 2006/217).

[^c1891796]: The relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/1356.

[^c1891797]: 1984 c. 58.

[^c1891798]: 1977 c. 42.

[^c1891799]: 1976 c. 80.

[^c1891800]: 1954 c. 56.

[^c1891801]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c1891802]: 2000 c. 43.

[^c1891803]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c1891804]: 1985 c. 68; section 32 was amended by section 140 of and Schedule 7 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50); section 227 of and Schedule 19 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) and S.I. 1997/74. Section 43 was amended by section 132 and 140 of and Schedule 17 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50); section 194 of and Schedule 12 to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42); section 78 of and Schedule 10 to the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) and section 227 of and Schedule 9 to the Housing Act 1996.

[^c1891805]: 1987 c. 26.

[^c1891806]: 1996 c. 52.

[^c1891807]: 1988 c. 50; section 14 was amended by section 104 of and Schedule 8 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) and S.I. 1993/651.

[^c1891808]: 1988 c. 43; section 25 was amended by S.I. 1993/658.

[^c1891809]: S.I. 1990/1700; amended by S.I. 1990/2366 and 1991/1281.

[^c1891810]: 1968 c. 16. Relevant amendments are contained in the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 35) section 33.

[^c1891811]: Regulation 11(1) is substituted by regulation 4(3)(a) of these Regulations.

[^c1891812]: Regulation 12B is inserted by regulation 5 of these Regulations.

[^c1891813]: Regulation 12D is inserted by regulation 5 of these Regulations.

[^c1891814]: Regulation 13C is inserted by regulation 7 of these Regulations. Paragraph (4A) is inserted into regulation 13C by paragraph 7 of Schedule 9 to the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying ages for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 as inserted by regulation 20 of these Regulations.

[^c1891815]: Regulation 13C is inserted by regulation 7 of these Regulations.

[^c1891816]: Regulation 13D is inserted by regulation 7 of these Regulations.

[^key-19a214fd04f3ca0f7f2d2a9e8adc57d2]: Words in reg. 3(1)(b) substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(2)(a)

[^key-48aad4d3b46261907b5941d4c8ec283b]: Words in reg. 3(2) substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(2)(b)

[^key-f1a4a839673bc27741a99e554e44a155]: Words in reg. 4(1)(f) substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(3)

[^key-278bf00ca68750db8c17ead1f09b6097]: Words in reg. 7 substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(4)(a)

[^key-f5375a8c564950e9a0fb9b482eb8e5a6]: Words in reg. 7 substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(4)(b)(i)

[^key-c360ded84fd912eaefa4233cd15a43e8]: Words in reg. 7 inserted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(4)(b)(ii)

[^key-acc93dc3b48de7affd1ce257deb03436]: Words in reg. 8 substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(5)(a)(i)

[^key-3674da4416200d684f773a7973f90f6b]: Word in reg. 8 omitted (7.4.2008) by virtue of Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(5)(a)(ii)

[^key-ecaacfa08abd51fa97bee95f5960433d]: Words in reg. 8 inserted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(5)(b)

[^key-b99cf1043771a860797dd6a2adc18def]: Words in reg. 8 omitted (7.4.2008) by virtue of Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(5)(c)

[^key-a83f40301ac1bb85b0bb103c0daf7409]: Reg. 15(1) substituted (7.4.2008) by Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Information Sharing and Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/586), regs. 1, 5(6)