Can you claim 2 room hb allowance on a 1 bed flat?

[yawen]

Can you claim 2 room hb allowance on a 1 bed flat?

No.

I wouldn't think so!

If you're entitled to the 2 bed allowance though I mean.

No think that is just the max payable but would pay less if one bed is less.

I think if the rent on the 1 bed flat is more than the LHA for a 1 bed and you’re entitled to 2 bed allowance then they’ll pay up to the 2 bed rate. But I’m not certain.

But they won’t pay up to the 2 bed rate if the rent isn’t actually that much IYSWIM.

Example:

LHA 1 bed= £60/ week
LHA 2 bed = £80/ week

Your rent on 1 bed = £70/ week

The will only pay you £70. Not £80 because despite being entitled to a 2 bed allowance, you aren’t actually paying the full cost of a 2 bed.

@JoxerGoesToStuttgart yeah that's the same with if you were actually renting a 2 bed under the allowance. That is what I thought but maybe I'll ask citizens advice or something because everyone seems to have different answers thanks

Joxer's answer is correct.

Hi

I downgraded to a 1 bed from a 2 bed and i get 2 bedroom hb allowance