Why is bedroom tax unfair

Since then families claiming housing benefits have been assessed for the number of bedrooms they actually need. Families deemed by their local authorities to have too much living space have received reduced payments. The government rejects the term "bedroom tax", saying the regulations remove what is in fact a "spare room subsidy". The DWP said it "fundamentally disagrees" with the Court of Appeal ruling, which it said "directly contradicts" a previous High Court ruling it its favour.

A spokesperson said: "We know there will be people who need extra support. Government loses 'bedroom tax' cases. Family loses spare bedroom fight. Paul Rutherford cares for his grandson, Warren, The couple said they were "delighted".

Warren's care. Her home was equipped with a panic room. The court of appeal backed the challenge but the government has appealed to the supreme court. However, landlords reported that there was an insufficient supply of new properties for downsizers to move to. The evaluation found that three-quarters of those affected by the bedroom tax and said they have had to cut back on food. Scotland has effectively neutered the impact of the bedroom tax by ensuring that no social tenants who are deemed to be under-occupying will be left out of pocket.

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