Clause 26. Security deposit grant: amount of grant

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Security deposit grant: amount of grant

(1)

The amount of a security deposit grant must not exceed the security deposit required by the emergency housing supplier or provider of emergency housing.

(2)

MSD must be satisfied that the amount referred to in subclause (1) is reasonable and approve the amount when it makes the security deposit grant under clause 25.

(3)

Despite subclause (2), MSD may approve a new amount for a security deposit grant where the cost of the applicant's emergency housing has increased during their emergency housing stay.

(4)

Any security deposit grant paid under clause 27 is recoverable from the applicant.