8.—(1) Paragraphs 6 and 7 shall not apply where–
(a)the claimant or his partner [F1or either member of a joint-claim couple] is aged 60 or over;
(b)the housing costs are payments–
(i)under a co-ownership agreement;
(ii)under or relating to a tenancy or licence of a Crown tenant; or
(iii)where the dwelling occupied as the home is a tent, in respect of the tent and the site on which it stands.
(2) In a case falling within sub-paragraph (1), the housing costs to be met are–
(a)where head (a) of sub-paragraph (1) applies, an amount–
(i)determined in the manner set out in paragraph 9 by applying the standard rate to the eligible capital for the time being owing in connection with a loan which qualifies under paragraph 14 or 15; and
(ii)equal to the payments which qualify under paragraph 16;
(b)where head (b) of sub-paragraph (1) applies, an amount equal to the payments which qualify under paragraph 16(1)(d) to (f).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(a) inserted (19.3.2001) by The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Joint Claims) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1978), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 54(7)