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6.—(1) A relevant authority may accept a claim for discretionary housing payments—
(a)in such form and manner as it approves;
(b)from—
(i)a person entitled to either housing benefit or [F1relevant award of universal credit] F2...; or
(ii)where it appears reasonable in the circumstances of a particular case, a person acting on behalf of a person so entitled.
(2) A relevant authority may pay discretionary housing payments to either the person entitled to housing benefit F3... or [F4relevant award of universal credit] where it appears reasonable in the circumstances of a particular case, such other person as the authority thinks appropriate.
(3) A relevant authority shall give a person who has claimed discretionary housing payments or who has requested a review of a decision made in respect of his claim, written notice of its decision in respect of that claim or review and the reasons for that decision as soon as is reasonably practicable.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 6(1)(b)(i) inserted (10.6.2013) by The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1139), regs. 1, 2(7)(a)
F2Words in reg. 6(1)(b)(i) revoked (1.4.2013) by The Council Tax Benefit Abolition (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/458), reg. 1, Sch. 1
F3Words in reg. 6(2) revoked (1.4.2013) by The Council Tax Benefit Abolition (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/458), reg. 1, Sch. 1
F4Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (10.6.2013) by The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1139), regs. 1, 2(7)(b)
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