Not accepting WMCs in a period of notice

[GillyB]

This point came up during the excellent webinar on Independent Living on 14th May. Can anyone clarify why it’s not acceptable to receive WMCs during a period of notice? Is it actually prohibited by law? All thoughts appreciated, many thanks., Gill

[CBarrett]

I didn’t really understand that either Gill. After all, most of our resident contributions are covered by Housing Benefit or UC Housing Element for the payments.

Charlotte Barrett
Administrator
The United Charities of Abel Collin
36 Collins Homes
Derby Road
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2TF
https://www.abelcollins.org.uk/
Tel: 01159224826
Mobile: 07737160424

Please note my working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 – 1600hrs

[CBarrett]

Hi Gill, just found this in the Standards of Almshouse Management:

11.10.11 The charity should not accept any WMC (see section 9) from the resident after the date on which the
appointment comes to an end. If the resident is paying by standing order or direct debit, arrangements
should be made for the standing order or direct debit to be terminated. If the resident is in receipt of
housing benefit and/or local housing allowance which is paid direct to the charity, the charity should
inform the Local Authority that no further payments are to be made.

So it seems it’s not in the notice period, but after the date when the appointment comes to an end.

[clerk@salisburyalmshouses.co.uk]

It would be good to have a reason why this is in the SAM.

Susan Coen
Salisbury City Almshouse & Welfare Charities

[Julian]

Continued acceptance of the WMC after notice has been served to set aside a resident’s appointment could be taken as evidence that the licence is ongoing or been renewed. It could even risk a landlord-tenancy relationship being created in place of a charitable licence, making it harder for the charity to regain possession legally. Gaining legal advice is always recommended when residents’ appointments are set aside. Julian Marczak- Head of Member Services The Almshouse Association

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