Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2 para. 4A applied (with modifications) (for specified purposes and with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security (Housing Costs Special Arrangements) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3195), regs. 1(2), 6(a) (with regs. 3, 7)
C2Sch. 2 para. 4A applied (with modifications) (5.1.2009) by The Social Security (Housing Costs Special Arrangements) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3195), regs. 1(3), 11(b) (with reg. 8)
8.—(1) Paragraphs 6 and 7 shall not apply where–
(a)the claimant or his partner [F1or either member of a joint-claim couple] [F2has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit];
(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)
F2Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Social Security (Equalisation of State Pension Age) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1488), regs. 1, 14(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3Sch. 2 para. 8 applied (with modifications) (5.1.2009) by The Social Security (Housing Costs Special Arrangements) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3195), regs. 1(3), 11(e)(i) (with reg. 8)
C4Sch. 2 para. 8(1) applied (with modifications) (5.1.2009) by The Social Security (Housing Costs Special Arrangements) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3195), regs. 1(3), 11(e)(ii) (with reg. 8)