Granny flats
Granny flats are usually co-sited on one property with a main residential dwelling. Granny flats range from 'outside rooms' to fully self-contained units.
Assets that are capable of being realised must be included in the means assessment of assets. If a client is able to sell the granny flat then it should be included as an asset in the financial means assessment.
Sometimes the client can't sell the granny flat but has a right to occupy it, either by contract or by an arrangement (example, a licence to occupy). In this case, the right to be paid money when that contract or arrangement ends is a realisable asset. Take into account any conditions or restrictions on the right to be paid money.
For more information see:
Deprivation
If the client has spent significant amounts on building, purchasing or maintaining a granny flat, but has no share in the ownership of it, you may need to consider if deprivation has occurred. This will be case dependent.
For more information see:
- Asset verification [no link find out why]
- Property ownership [no link find out why]
Legislation
- assets (definition) clause 4 schedule 2, Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018
