Does LHA apply to all types of tenancies?
No, it only applies to private sector tenancies. The following types of tenancies are not affected: • Housing Associations • Supported accommodation provided by social landlords, charities and voluntary organisations • Regulated tenancies (i.e. those that started before 15 January 1989) • Caravans, mobile homes, houseboats, tents, hostels and B&B accommodation • Tenancies where a substantial part of the rent is for “board & attendance” This list is not exhaustive. All the tenancy types listed above will continue to be referred to The Rent Service and Housing Benefit entitlement will be assessed using The Rent Service rental valuation.
