Any changes in a tenant’s circumstances must be reported to the local authority to the local authority as soon as they occur as any change could affect the amount of housing benefit payable. It is important that the tenant gets proof of reporting and it is always preferable to attend in person and get a written receipt for any documents handed in.
If the local authority requests further information the tenant is required to respond with one month unless an extension is agreed between the authority and tenant.
If a change of circumstance is discovered by the authority at a later date then the tenant will be liable to repay any benefit that has been overpaid.
