Maintenance

MSD must check whether the client qualifies for Accommodation Supplement. If the client is entitled to an Accommodation Supplement this must be granted before assessing whether the client qualifies for Temporary Additional Support.

Essential maintenance may still be included in Temporary Additional Support if the client does not qualify for Accommodation Supplement.

Maintenance costs that may be considered as accommodation costs includes any reasonable maintenance carried out on the house or grounds, which is necessary to prevent damage to the house or furnishings.

This may include but is not limited to:

• clearing chimneys and gutters
• replacing broken windows
• removing trees
• painting

Maintenance costs will not include:

• mowing lawns or
• work carried out for cosmetic purposes

Note Body Corporate fees can also be included as maintenance.

The client must provide verification of their maintenance costs.

For help on deciding whether a repair or maintenance is essential contact Helpline.