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 Rent Housing Benefits must fully meet tenants' rent, and there should be no expectation that they pay any additional money to the landlord or local authority. It prevents tenants from falling into arrears and helps ensure long-term financial stability. Bills Tenants are responsible for paying for utilities. When you live in shared accommodation, the utility bills must be in your landlord's name and form part of the ineligible rent to you. Charges should reflect the actual cost of utilities. Costs of living Living costs are those items you'll need to pay for, such as food, clothes, activities and all other personal expenses. You may receive state benefits or have an income to pay for these costs, with support if required. Support The Care Act 2014 states that when a Local Authority becomes aware of an adult needing care and support, the authority must carry out an assessment. Support within Supported Living services is based on assessing eligible needs, and support within s...

Rent Housing Benefits must fully meet individual tenants' rent, and there should be no expectation that any top-ups to rent are paid by the tenant or local Authority. This supports sustainability for the adult. The rental income from the property must fully meet the landlord's property costs. Bills Tenants are responsible for paying utility bills. Within shared accommodation, the utility bills must be in the landlord's name and form part of the ineligible rent to the tenant. The charges should accurately reflect the actual cost of utilities. The utility bills should be in the tenant's name within a self-contained flat. Costs of living Cost of living charges are aspects such as food, clothes, activities, travelling and all other personal expenses for which the tenant is responsible. Tenants may receive state benefits or have an income to pay for their costs of living, with support if required. Support Under the Care Act 2014, where it appears to the Local Authority that ...