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Compensation while on benefits

Sue123
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Hi
Does anyone know if compensation payment for housing disrepair claim of £1000 would affect benefits like jobseekers allowance or housing benefit?
Would they say it’s an income and stop the benefits?
Thank you

Paul_Treloar_AgeUK
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If it’s one off payment, then it’s capital (not income) so normal rules on capital limits should apply i.e. up to £6,000 capital in total has no effect, between £6,000 and £16,000 tariff income, etc

Sue123
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Great thank you so much.
Is this the same with housing benefit?