Sandwell MBC, Revenues & Benefits Services, RO.

Box 10597, Nottingham NG6 6DQ Sandwell

Motropotitan Borough Council

RENT ALLOWANCE PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Claim Reference 30078730

Council Tax Reference

MRS NOREEN ASIF
15 CROSSWELLS ROAD Landlord Reference
OLDBURY
Rent Reference
WEST MIDLANDS
B68 8HA Date 04-SEP-2018

002079 Benefit Enquiries 0121 3681155

Dear Mrs Noreen Asif

Payment of 70.64 has been awarded to you

for Housing Benefit with respect to the above property
The payments have been made by Bank BAGS on 10-SEP-2018
This has been paid into : Sort: **-♦*-** Account No: ****5624 Roll No: 0

BENRENT TELL REVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICES

IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
 WHAT TO DO NOW
You should check all the details overleaf to make sure that everything is correct, paying particular attention to the financial
details we hold for you. An explanation of some of the terms used in this letter is shown below:
Earned Income: Weekly earnings. Interim Payment- If there is an (I) shown on your letter this
Any Other Income - This figure includes any partner's decision is an interim award made whilst we are awaiting
earnings, Child Benefit, state pensions, private pensions, further information.
tariff income from capital etc. Non-Dependant Deductions: These are deductions made
Your Total Capital - The total value of capital and savings from your rent for other adults living with you. The level of
held. deduction is dependent upon the individual's income.
Please Note: If you are in receipt ofand entitled to Applicable Amount: This is a figure calculated to reflect
income Support,income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance the amount your family needs each week to live on. This is
or the guarantee type ofPension Credit you are treated determined by central government and is based upon the
as though you have no income or capital. size and circumstances of your family.
Your Weekly Eligible Rent - The amount of rent we have Late Notification: This will be shown overleaf if you have
used to calculate your Housing Benefit. It may not be the had a change in your circumstances that has increased your
same as the rent you are charged due to rent restrictions benefit, but did not tell the Revenues and Benefits Service
and other charges being included that are not eligible for within a calendar month of the change occurring. This
benefit. means that entitlement can only increase from the Monday
Ineligible Weekly Fuel and Service Charges - This is an following the date you told the Revenues and Benefits
estimate of any charges included in your rent for gas, Service.
electricity, water rates, laundry provision etc. These can be
amended if evidence of the actual cost is provided.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PAY

Rent: You are responsible for paying the difference between the Housing Benefit awarded and the rent charged by your
landlord. If you are a Council Tenant please take this letter to your local Housing Office and they will amend your rent
payments if necessary.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK THIS HOUSING BENEFIT DECISION IS WRONG

If you want to know more about this Housing Benefit decision notice or if you think it is wrong, you must complete an online
form at www.sandwell.gov.uk/housing benefit within one calendar month from the date shown on this letter to either:
• Ask for an explanation of the decision or a written statement of reasons by writing to us or telephoning 0121 368
1155
• Dispute the decision and we will look at the decision again; or
• Appeal against the decision and if we do not think the decision should be changed your appeal will be heard by The
Appeals Service at an independent tribunal, who can change the decision if they think it is wrong.

WHAT IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE?

If any of your circumstances change you must notify the Revenues and Benefits Services straight away to avoid any loss
of benefit or overpayment. You can notify us on-line at www.sandwell.gov.uk/housingbenefit or by telephoning 0121
3681155.
Please note: If you are in receipt of Income Support or Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance and you start work, you only
need to report this change to your local Job Centre as they will forward the details onto the Revenues and Benefits Service.

Save time Manage your Benefit Claim Online

We now have a number of services available on our website www.sandwell.gov.uk/housingbenefit to help you manage
your Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claim online. For example, you can: -
• Check your entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
• Check when your next Housing Benefit payment is due
• Tell us you are moving to a new address in Sandwell, or tell us you are moving out of Sandwell
We will continue to expand the online services available, so if you need to contact us go to our website first to see if you
can save yourself a visit or telephone call by using our online services.
DISCRETIONARY HOUSING PAYMENTS
Discretionary Housing Payments(DHP's)can provide additional help towards rent if you are in receipt of Housing Benefit
and struggling to meet any shortfall. If you would like to be considered for a DHP please write to the Revenues and
Benefits Service, explaining the reasons why you are having difficulty. A DHP application form is available on our website
www.sandwell.gov.uk/housingbenefit follow the link to problems with paying.
HELP US TO STOP FRAUD
If you know someone who is claiming benefit fraudulently please contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on
0800 854440.
Sandwell MBC, Revenues & Benefits Services, P.O. Box 10597, Nottingham NG6 6DQ Sandwell
Metropolitan Borougtr Council

RENT ALLOWANCE PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Claim Reference 30085131

Council Tax Reference

MS SARA ASIF
15 CROSSWELLS ROAD Landlord Reference
OLDBURY
Rent Reference
WEST MIDLANDS
B68 8HA Date 04-SEP-2018

002438 Benefit Enquiries 0121 3681155

Dear Ms Sara Asif

Payment of 123.08 has been awarded to you

for Housing Benefit with respect to the above property
The payments have been made by Bank BAGS on 10-SEP-2018
This has been paid into : Sort: **-**-** Account No: ****1491 Roll No:0

BENRENT TELL REVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICES

IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
 WHAT TO DO NOW

You should check all the details overleaf to make sure that everything is correct, paying particular attention to the financial
details we hold for you. An explanation of some of the terms used in this letter is shown below:
Earned Income: Weekly earnings. Interim Payment- If there is an (I) shown on your letter this
Any Other Income - This figure includes any partner's decision is an interim award made whilst we are awaiting
earnings, Child Benefit, state pensions, private pensions, further information.
tariff income from capital etc. Non-Dependant Deductions: These are deductions made
Your Total Capital - The total value of capital and savings from your rent for other adults living with you. The level of
held. deduction is dependent upon the individual's income.
Please Note: If you are in receipt ofand entitled to Applicable Amount: This is a figure calculated to reflect
income Support,income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance the amount your family needs each week to live on. This is
or the guarantee type ofPension Credit you are treated determined by central government and is based upon the
as though you have no income or capital. size and circumstances of your family.
Your Weekly Eligible Rent - The amount of rent we have Late Notification: This will be shown overleaf if you have
used to calculate your Housing Benefit. It may not be the had a change in your circumstances that has increased your
same as the rent you are charged due to rent restrictions benefit, but did not tell the Revenues and Benefits Service
and other charges being included that are not eligible for within a calendar month of the change occurring. This
benefit. means that entitlement can only increase from the Monday
Ineligible Weekly Fuel and Service Charges- This is an following the date you told the Revenues and Benefits
estimate of any charges included in your rent for gas, Service.
electricity, water rates, laundry provision etc. These can be
amended if evidence of the actual cost is provided.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PAY

Rent: You are responsible for paying the difference between the Housing Benefit awarded and the rent charged by your
landlord. If you are a Council Tenant please take this letter to your local Housing Office and they will amend your rent
payments if necessary.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK THIS HOUSING BENEFIT DECISION IS WRONG

If you want to know more about this Housing Benefit decision notice or if you think it is wrong, you must complete an online
form at www.sandwell.gov.uk/housing benefit within one caiendar month from the date shown on this letter to either:
• Ask for an explanation of the decision or a written statement of reasons by writing to us or telephoning 0121 368
1155
• Dispute the decision and we will look at the decision again; or
• Appeal against the decision and if we do not think the decision should be changed your appeal will be heard by The
Appeals Service at an independent tribunal, who can change the decision if they think it is wrong.

WHAT IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE?

If any of your circumstances change you must notify the Revenues and Benefits Services straight away to avoid any loss
of benefit or overpayment. You can notify us on-line at www.sandweli.gov.uk/housingbenefit or by telephoning 0121
3681155.
Please note: If you are in receipt of Income Support or Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance and you start work, you only
need to report this change to your local Job Centre as they will forward the details onto the Revenues and Benefits Service.

Save time Manage your Benefit Claim Online

We now have a number of services available on our website www.sandweil.gov.uk/housingbenefit to help you manage
your Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claim online. For example, you can: -
• Check your entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
• Check when your next Housing Benefit payment is due
• Tell us you are moving to a new address in Sandwell, or tell us you are moving out of Sandwell
We will continue to expand the online services available, so if you need to contact us go to our website first to see if you
can save yourself a visit or telephone call by using our online services.
DISCRETIONARY HOUSING PAYMENTS
Discretionary Housing Payments(DHP's)can provide additional help towards rent if you are in receipt of Housing Benefit
and struggling to meet any shortfall. If you would like to be considered for a DHP please write to the Revenues and
Benefits Service, explaining the reasons why you are having difficulty. A DHP application form is available on our website
www.sandwell.gov.uk/housingbenefit follow the link to problems with paying.
HELP US TO STOP FRAUD
If you know someone who is claiming benefit fraudulently please contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on
0800 854440.