-Rent setting

The Rent Service (TRS) is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. TRS provides valuations for local authorities in England, for use in the assessment of claims for Housing Benefit where the tenant is renting from a private landlord. These rules apply for claims made before 7 April 2008.

For claims made after 7 April 2008 or changes of address after that date the rules for Local Housing Allowance will apply, please refer to the Local Housing Allowance page.

Housing Benefit Determinations

In making a determination the Rent Officer will consider:

  • The level of rent
  • The rent for similar properties within the vicinity
  • The number of rooms
  • The age and number of people living within the property being assessed

The determination will usually run for 12 months unless there is a significant change to the property or the number of people included within the household.

If you completed a Pre Tenancy Determination prior to moving in to the property, that decision will last for 12 months and then the rent will be sent to the Rent Officer every 12 months as above.

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