I've currently sent my proposal off today but have only just realised that I did not say about a housing benefit overpayment. Should I tell my ip even though it is being recovered through deductions from my current housing benefit.
I would discuss this with your IP. As far as I am aware HB can be included in an IVA, but the council can also recover from deductions to ongoing benefit and anything not paid at the end of the IVA is written off. You IP will (should) know what the current situation is regarding overpaid benefits.
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
I've spoken to my ip and he said that he will have to add my partner as its joint tenancy claiming hb, I just hope this doesn't create problems as am getting a bit worried now
I've spoken to my ip and he said that he will have to add my partner as its joint tenancy claiming hb, I just hope this doesn't create problems as am getting a bit worried now
What does he mean by "add your partner" --- as a creditor ?? Or make them have an IVA also ??
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
She would have to have her own IVA or an interlocking one with you. Does she have much in the way of debt?
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I think that putting her in an IVA for this overpayment is a heavy handed way of dealing with it. Personally I would leave her out of it -- yes, she will still owe the overpayment, but they council is deducting it anyway, and will continue to do so. Your provider is treating it like a joint debt, where the full debt would fall to her.
I would have a chat with another provider as to how they might handle this and also have a chat with the council.
How much is this overpayment ?
NB -- I should point out that this is just my opinion -- I have no training in this area.
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:46 amReece321 wrote:
On further inspection of paperwork it's in her name anyway so am I right in thinking it can be left out all together?
If it is in her name only it cannot be included in your IVA anyway ... so no worries.
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
