disabled council tax relief

[queensclose]

i question from a friend. i dont know the answer i have tried googling it

 

his wife is disabled and asked if he was entitled to disabled council tax relief. under rule ( a room (other than a bathroom, kitchen or toilet) required to meet the needs of the disabled person, and used predominantly by them)

 

what i know she is on higher rate mobility and lower rate care.

the one bedroom is fitted out were she spends most her time during the day and sleeping electric bed, 48in tv. any friends and family visit. this is were they go. anyone else is appointment only and the visit is in the living room.

 

reasons are. because she suffers from severe arthritis. the electric bed is the only way she can rest.

her husbands bed is also in the same room

 

any advice

[Nystagmite]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/Taxreliefandreductions/DG_064481 explains the rules.

 

If her husbands' bed is in the same room, presumably he uses the room too - she is unlikely to qualify. The room must be for her use.