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When we decide whether to pay a discretionary housing payment we will look at all the answers you have given in the application form. We will look very closely at all your income and outgoings and any savings you may have.
We will then take into account the following:
We will look carefully at the answers to the questions we have asked you. If the money you pay out is more than you have coming in we may decide to pay you a discretionary housing payment.
If we decide to pay you a Discretionary Housing Payment we will write to tell you how much we will be paying and for how long.
If we decide to pay you a Discretionary Housing Payment towards your rent it will normally be paid together with your Housing Benefit, and this may be paid to you or your landlord.