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RAS scheme and employment

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  • 03-03-2013 5:18pm
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    ziggy23
    Registered Users Posts: 1,919 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering can anybody give me some info. I can't find anything on the net and its very hard to get them to answer the phone!
    I'm currently on the RAS scheme 2 years and I receive One Parent Family Payment. I'm hoping to get back into employment part-time.
    Will my RAS be affected by this ie will my rent be increased? Any info is greatly appreciated.


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    Barracuda1
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    ziggy23 wrote: »
    Just wondering can anybody give me some info. I can't find anything on the net and its very hard to get them to answer the phone!
    I'm currently on the RAS scheme 2 years and I receive One Parent Family Payment. I'm hoping to get back into employment part-time.
    Will my RAS be affected by this ie will my rent be increased? Any info is greatly appreciated.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/


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    murphaph
    Registered Users Posts: 19,022 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    How will RAS benefit you?
    RAS will give you longer-term housing security. RAS will also ensure that the quality and standard of your private rented accommodation is adequate. Unlike Rent Supplement you may take up employment when on RAS. If you get a job you can stay in the scheme but your rent will be reassessed based on your new income.
    http://www.sdcc.ie/services/housing/finding-a-home/ras-for-tenants

    So, short answer, yes they may make you pay more, but that's a lot better than the RS system which is immediately withdrawn if you work at all.


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