SCHEDULE 9F1Former pathfinder authorities

PART 2Application of the Regulations

Amendment of regulation 13C

7.

In regulation 13C (when a maximum rent (LHA) is to be determined)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) for “paragraphs (2) or (3)” substitute “ paragraphs (2), (3) or (4A) ”;

(b)

in paragraph (3) after “LHA date” insert “ except where paragraph (4A)(b) applies ”;

(c)

after paragraph (4) insert—

“(4A)

This paragraph applies where it is—

(a)

7th April 2008 and reference was made to a maximum rent (standard local rate) in determining the amount of the eligible rent which applied immediately before 7th April 2008; or

(b)

7th April 2009 and the eligible rent which applies on that date was determined in accordance with regulation 12E(2)(b) (basic transitional protection for pathfinder cases) or 12H(2)(b) (transitional protection where a death occurs in the first year on or after 7th April 2008).”.