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shared directors - care provider and landlord
Tina L 21/10/2026
I have been approached by an established care
provider saying that a new CIC has been set up and
as ...
UC joint tenant shared room rate
mrs banner 21/10/2026
We have 2 joint tenants in a property. One has a
child so has her share covered as half the rent is
...
Lisa Clark 21/10/2026
Hi looking for some help.
What should appear in
these cells?
If a claim is backdated then its the
...
Cell 23 and Temporary Accommodation
tjq 19/10/2026
HB Subsidy Query - Cell 23 and Temporary
Accommodation from authorities without an
HRA.
I'd be inte ...
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