Common use of Eligible Groups Clause in Contracts

Eligible Groups. Claims for DHP will be considered from all households experiencing financial hardship and finding it difficult to meet their rent liability. Under the DHP scheme council tenants, Registered Social Landlord tenants and tenants living in privately rented accommodation are eligible to apply for assistance. It is an aim of this policy to ensure that all claimants are able to access this fund if they need to. Appendix C sets out matters for consideration in the decision making process and circumstances where support is more likely to be provided. In addition, in order for any DHP payments to be made, there must be entitlement to HB or UC for the period the DHP is requested for. Applicants intending to move into the area who are already in receipt of HB or UC will be expected to make an application for DHP to the authority from which they are moving if they are seeking assistance with rent in advance or deposit.

Eligible Groups. Claims for DHP will be considered from all households experiencing financial hardship and finding it difficult to meet their rent liability. Under the DHP scheme council tenants, Registered Social Landlord tenants and tenants living in privately rented accommodation are eligible to apply for assistance. It is an aim of this policy to ensure that all claimants are able to access this fund if they need to. Appendix C sets out matters for consideration in the decision making process and circumstances where support is more likely to be provided. In addition, in order for any DHP payments to be made, there must be entitlement to HB or UC for the period the DHP is requested for. Applicants intending to move into the area who are already in receipt of HB or UC will be expected to make an application for DHP to the authority from which they are moving if they are seeking assistance with rent in advance or deposit.deposit.‌