Clause 10. Ending of allowance

10

Ending of allowance

(1)

An allowance ceases to be payable if the qualifying person in respect of any premises-

(a)

dies, but MSD may, in its discretion, for a period not exceeding 3 months-

(i)

continue to pay the allowance to the recipient; or

(ii)

if the recipient has died, pay the allowance to a member of the recipient's family-

while the recipient or that member is resident in the premises; or

(b)

vacates the premises.

(2)

Where an allowance ceases under subclause (1)(b), the qualifying person may apply for and be granted an allowance in his or her own right, if he or she is otherwise eligible for it.