14 October 2009: For Immediate Release
The Work and Pensions Committee today announced an inquiry into "Local Housing Allowance" The Committee welcomes submissions, in accordance with the guidelines set out below, with reference to areas such as:
• The objectives of LHA and whether they are met in practice;
• Whether LHA is understood by claimants and landlords;
• The impact of direct payments to claimants on both claimants and landlords;
• Whether adequate and consistent mechanisms/processes are in place to help Housing Benefit Departments identify and assess vulnerable claimants;
• The boundaries and rent officer regulations which underpin Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMAs) and their impact on LHA rates and access to affordable rental properties for claimants in all communities including access to transport and work;
• Whether LHA incentivises landlords to raise their rents to the BRMA median rate;
• The £15 excess entitlement policy and the potential impact of its removal;
• The 5 bedroom cap, and;
• Whether advice services have the capacity to adequately support LHA claimants.
The Committee seeks written contributions on this issue from interested organisations and individuals. The deadline for written evidence is Monday 16 November 2009. Oral evidence sessions will take in the autumn.
Full release can be found at:
http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/work_and_pensions_committee/wappn14102009.cfm
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