18A.—(1) This regulation applies where a decision has been revised in consequence of an amended broad rental market area determination or amended local housing allowance determination by a rent officer.
(2) Where that amended determination has led to a reduction in the maximum rent ( LHA ) applicable to a claimant, the amended determination shall be a change of circumstances in relation to that claimant.
(3) Where that amended determination has led to an increase in the maximum rent ( LHA ) applicable to a claimant, the amended determination shall have effect in place of the original determination. ]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 18A inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5)(6)(7) of the amending S.I.) by Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2869), regs. 1(3), 10