PART IIIPayments in respect of a dwelling

Decisions

15.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), in respect of a claim for rent allowance the Executive shall—

(a)make the decision in accordance with Part I of Schedule 2; and

(b)comply with Part II of Schedule 2 when making the decision.

(2) The Executive, on the first working day of each month, shall—

(a)make a decision in accordance with Part III of Schedule 2; and

(b)comply with paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 2 when making the decision.

(3) No decision shall be made—

(a)under paragraph 3, 4 or 5 of Schedule 2 if the tenancy is of residential accommodation, within the meaning of regulation 9(4), or in a hostel;

(b)for a tenancy under Schedule 3; or

(c)under paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 unless the Executive is satisfied that the claimant is, or may be, a young individual.

(4) This regulation shall apply as specified in Part V of Schedule 2 in relation to—

(a)mooring charges payable for a houseboat;

(b)payments in respect of the site on which a caravan or a mobile home stands; or

(c)payments under a rental purchase agreement.