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couple expecting baby and LHA
Im helping a couple, aged 21 and 20, expecting a child. Child is expected in 5 months. A privately-rented house has come up that will be perfect for them when the child is born. It has 2 bedrooms. As far as I can tell they will only be entitled to 1-bedroom rate until child is born but this will leave a large shortfall in the rent that the couple wont be able to afford. Is there any provision in LHA for expecting a baby in this situation? What about discretionary housing payment if not?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Nothing In Lha, Dhp is a possibility, how about contacting the Council’s Housing team for some help?