How to challenge the 'Bedroom Tax' and topple government policy
"We are encouraging as many people as possible to challenge these
decisions as if enough people do this then the administrative
difficulties will add to the pressure on the government to withdraw this
policy."
The article includes this excellent letter of inquiry:
"
Dear Sir/Madam,
I received your decision letter dated (INSERT
DATE) and referenced (insert reference number) that imposed an under
occupation charge, or bedroom tax of 14% / 25% (delete as appropriate)
on my existing award of Housing Benefit.
I am considering
challenging this with a view to considering a formal appeal. I require
further information listed below to be sent to me within 7 days of this
letter to ensure I have enough time to formulate any appeal and that I
am in full knowledge of the facts of my case within the time allowed.
OR in the alternative I request the deadline for any such formal
appeal be moved to 21 days after I receive the request information
below:
1. A written copy of the Council’s policy and
decision-making procedures in relation to referring a socially housed
claimant decision to the Rent Officer Service.
2. A full explanation
of how the council decided that (INSERT ADDRESS) was determined to be a
(insert claimed bedroom numbers) bed property for the under occupation
charge and this to include what involvement if any of my landlord,
(INSERT LANDLORD NAME) in this process.
Please state by way of
covering letter with the requested information any changed deadline date
from above with regard to a formal appeal.
Yours sincerely
xxxxx
"
http://www.dorseteye.com/south/articles/how-to-challenge-the-bedroom-tax-and-topple-government-policy
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