The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996

General exclusions from paragraphs 6 and 7

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).

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