Are there any exceptions?
Yes, no deduction applies for any non-dependant whatsoever if the Housing Benefit claimant or any partner is:
- registered blind
- in receipt of Severe Disablement Allowance
- in receipt of Disability Living Allowance
- or if the non-dependant:
- is under 18
- is under 25 and on Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance (Income based)
- is on a youth training scheme
- is a full time student
- normally lives elsewhere
