Client does not want a rate of Income Related Rent calculated
During the housing needs assessment applicable persons have their income and asset details taken into account and these details are used to calculate an indicative rate of Income Related Rent.
A client can decide not to have a rate of Income Related Rent calculated.
When a client advises that they do not want a rate of Income Related Rent calculated, you should discuss with the client their reasons why and you need to be satisfied with the reasons provided note this on the client’s record. For example, you need to know their full income details as part of the eligibility (income test).
The client may continue to be eligible for social housing and you should increase their indicative rate of Income Related Rent to the rate equal to the market rent rate.
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