It was not JUST the extra £470 pa increase threatened by the Lambeth “error”, but, the fact that it would be subject to the annual increase in April. The fact it could be covered by benefits, as Lambeth contended, is neither here nor there. This disabled person wishes to come off benefits
Brief appearance by me in the Guardian on Lambeth trying to unilaterally change a tenancy agreement because of a 'mistake' in the rent amount. www.theguardian.com/money/2024/s...
It made a mistake on my contract and says I have to pay extra, even though I’m a disabled person on a low income
“The tenancy agreement is a binding contract on both parties…It is not possible for the council to unilaterally decide to change the rent in this way, nor to force the tenant into a new agreement.”