Ipswich Revenue and Benefits Service use The Rent Service (TRS) for all cases held before Local Housing Allowance (LHA) started on 7th April 2008. TRS is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. They provide valuations for local authorities in England, for use in the assessment of claims for Housing Benefit where the tenant is renting from a private landlord, prior to LHA.
Housing Benefit Determinations
In making a determination the Rent Officer will consider:
- The level of rent
- The rent for similar properties within the vicinity
- The number of rooms
- The age and number of people living within the property being assessed
The determination will usually run for 12 months unless there is a significant change to the property or the number of people included within the household.
Any change of address or break in claim of a week or more will result in you coming under LHA. Further information on the LHA is available here.
To find out more about The Rent Service visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of their website: www.therentservice.gov.uk (opens in a new window)