Hi Everyone
Some advice please.
I currently claim Job seekers allowance. At one point I was claiming ESA, but this changed when my appeal to continue claiming was turned down. During the transition period (4 months) of entering a new claim for JSA, I naturally incurred arrears for rent and council tax. In June of 2014, I made a repayment plan with council for both rent and council tax arrears, which the council agreed too. Since November 2014, I am also having deductions for council tax arrears taken from my JSA. I suppose my question is, can the council take what is in effect two amounts for the same debt? I have kept up with my repayments, although this does cause hardship, I'm surviving, just! If anyone can advise, I would be obliged. Thank you in advance.
Some advice please.
I currently claim Job seekers allowance. At one point I was claiming ESA, but this changed when my appeal to continue claiming was turned down. During the transition period (4 months) of entering a new claim for JSA, I naturally incurred arrears for rent and council tax. In June of 2014, I made a repayment plan with council for both rent and council tax arrears, which the council agreed too. Since November 2014, I am also having deductions for council tax arrears taken from my JSA. I suppose my question is, can the council take what is in effect two amounts for the same debt? I have kept up with my repayments, although this does cause hardship, I'm surviving, just! If anyone can advise, I would be obliged. Thank you in advance.
Council tax issue
