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Do I owe £200/month extra in rent? Should I ignore

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empatheticpretzel · 14/07/2023 13:30

I have had the letters in the past and ignored as I get housing benefit. I have got another one today
It reads "the weekly benefit award is £301.86" (monthly rent well within this)
"Weekly gross rent/council tax is £351.00"
"Amount you must pay weekly: £49.14"
total payment due by the date below: £1238.93
I was awarded LCWRA and don't think I have to pay council tax anyway? Should I just ignore this.

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empatheticpretzel · 15/07/2023 21:28

I sent an email instead. I have to say they tend to be unhelpful on the phone. I'll wait to hear back then update.

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Babyroobs · 15/07/2023 22:07

empatheticpretzel · 14/07/2023 13:41

It has become impossible to ignore. They wanted £1238.93 by the 9th but I got the letter today and its passed. I don't even owe council tax because of my LCWRA entitlement and don't really know what they're on about. I will phone them to let them know next week

Receiving LCWRA does not exempt you from paying council tax, where did you get that idea from? Most people need to pay some council tax even if just a small amount.

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