Need some advice regarding DRO

[Bengal Tiger]

I am currently subject to a DRO.

 

Recently my lodger moved out and obviously I have not been getting any monies from him as he is no longer residing here.

 

The official receiver is aware that he was living here and are also aware of what he paid for his contribution to rent etc.

 

As a result of the above the council has recalculated my benefit and has said they will be sending me a refund for the additional amount that I have paid whilst they have been sorting out my benefit.

 

My question is do I have to inform the receiver of this refund or not?

 

As it is a refund to compensate me for money that I have had to pay over and above my normal outlay and there has been no adjustment for the loss of his contribution I am unsure.

[National Debtline]

Hello there,

 

You should inform them of the backdated payment.

 

The DRO unit will regard the backdated benefit as "income" and spread it over the period of time to which it relates. So if the backdate covers a couple of months, the amount you receive should be divided up amongst that time. If your income increases above the maximum £50 per month for this time it could revoke the DRO.

 

If you would like a financial statement to fill in to work out what your situation is likely to be there isa good one on our website:

 

http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/debt_advice.php#5

 

Best wishes,

 

National Debtline.

[Bengal Tiger]

Thanks for the response.

 

Does this mean that I should also inform them of the loss of income from the departure of my lodger so that this can be taken into account as well

as this should make the difference less than £50 per month?

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Yes tell them all changes

[Bengal Tiger]

Thanks guys,

 

When the cheque arrives so I know the final amount i'll contact them.