Thanks for all the replies.
Underlying entitlement is a good point, but unfortunately only covers part of the gap in rent payments. Agree it is definitely worth requesting though.
LA have now said they require letter from claimant requesting a revision, and that the info provided has opened up further info requirements - e.g. request for a further months bank statement (only 1 month provided to date), information to suggest climant has a further bank account so need statements for this, confirmation of why claimant is in receipt of WTC when he's not working. It appears WTC have continued for some time since work ended. The LA have asked for explanation and that the claimant should inform tax credits of this ASAP. Fair enough, although I feel this is somewhat of a separate issue in that HB should be assessed on whatever income was being paid at the time. Would you agree?
Added to this, claimant is on notice for non-payment of rent....
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