Jsa -Maintenance/service Charge

[brainiac]

Does anybody know if when claiming Job Seekers Allowance it will cover maintenance/service charge? I own my property (so no need of help with mortgage), but have to pay a yearly £200 maintenance/service charge. Thanks

[Mamyalynne]

JSA is a set figure depending on your age.


https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance/what-youll-get

[factor-fiction]

Is it Income Based JSA (which is means tested) or Contribution Based JSA (which is not means-tested)?

[brainiac]

It's Income Based

[factor-fiction]

Look on here.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/benefits-check
There is a section that asks about ground rent/maintenance charges. I put in some figures and when i added a service charge of £4 a week the benefit figure seemed to go up by a similar amount.
But the DWP should know for sure

[brainiac]

Thanks for your help!