What are LHA rates based on ?
A – Different LHA rates will apply in different areas. Within those areas, they will be based on the median rent charged by landlords in the private sector for properties of various sizes. LHA rates will be further broken down into ‘Room Rates’ that will apply depending on the size of the household, including any non dependants. Size Criteria will be based on allowing one bedroom for: a) Every adult couple b) every other adult who is not part of a couple c) any other adult aged 16 or over d) any two children of the same sex e) any two children regardless of sex under the age of 10 f) any other child The number of living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms is ignored for the purpose of the size criteria.
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