Kevin Gannon#13059

Kevin Gannon

Kevin has specialised in housing law for over 25 years. He has particular expertise in homeless appeals and in defending possession claims. He has particular interest in cases involving public law and human rights issues. He also has an interest and expertise in social security law and sits part time in the social security tribunal. He also now sits part time in the county court. He has experience of dealing with cases at all levels, including the Supreme Court.
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Housing benefit and the local housing allowance
Housing benefit and the local housing allowance
Practice Notes

This Practice Note explains what housing benefit and the local housing allowance are, how eligibility is calculated and assessed including rent restrictions, the application of the so called ‘bedroom tax’. It also covers the impact of the benefit cap, how payments are made, overpayments and backdating of claims together with the appeals process and discretionary housing payments (DHP).

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Education

  • University of York (2020)

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