I was migrated to UC from legacey benefits two assessment cycles ago, and have been award Transitional Protection.
The issue is I didn't realise rent increases would erode this. My rent has gone up in years, and it's £715 compared with the £900 that the now 1 Bed LHA locally is now set. If I moved I could increase the LHA to £900, but the TP would erode by £185, and i'd be 'out of pocket' that much.
I didn't realise the Housing Element was in the TP, stupidly, and I discussed the increase with my landlord. We agreed a verbal contract we will both honour, and can provide testimony, for within the 1st assessment period. I just thought it could be backdated or go up later when I setteld the payments and understood them better (my case is a bit complicated with premiums).
If my rent were now to be back dated to £900 in the 1st period, would I lose the TP? The variance in cash terms doesn't matter to me as much as getting the £900 level going forward. It just needs to apply since then and ill absorb the cost to cover the arrers out savings. Obviously I dont want to lose the TP for merely this, as it's value higher.
Probably a bit complicated, so if there is any insight without certainity that is still welcome. Along with any suggestions as to where to get some authoritive advice. I know a solicitor who can help...
