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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Housing costs element for renters

PART IGeneral

Interpretation

2.  In this Schedule—

exempt accommodation” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1;

extended benefit unit” has the meaning given in paragraph 8;

housing cost contribution” has the meaning given in paragraph 12;

the Housing Executive” means the Northern Ireland Housing Executive;

joint renter” has the meaning given in paragraph 1(2);

listed persons”, in relation to a renter, means—

(a)

the renter,

(b)

where the renter is a member of a couple, the other member of the couple, and

(c)

any child or qualifying young person for whom the renter (or either joint renter) is responsible;

member of the armed forces” means a member of the regular forces or the reserve forces within the meaning of section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006(1);

non-dependant” has the meaning given in paragraph 8(2);

provider of social housing” means—

(a)

the Housing Executive; or

(b)

a registered housing association;

“the UC Housing Costs Regulations” means the Universal Credit Housing Costs (Executive Determinations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016(2);

registered housing association” means a housing association which is registered in a register maintained under Article 14 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992(3);

relevant payments” has the meaning given in paragraph 3;

renter” means a single renter within the meaning of paragraph 1(2) or each of joint renters;

“renter who requires overnight care” is to be understood in accordance with paragraph 11(3) to (5);

shared accommodation” has the meaning given in paragraph 26.