Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook 2024/25Part 1: Benefits and tax creditsChapter 6: Housing benefit 6. Challenging a decision
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6. Challenging a decision
If you think a decision about your housing benefit is wrong (eg, because the decision maker got the facts or law wrong), there are a number of ways you can try to get the decision changed.
    •You can ask for the decision to be looked at again (known as a ‘revision’ or a ‘supersession’). In some cases, you must show specific grounds. In others, you must apply within a strict time limit, usually one month.
    •You can appeal to the independent First-tier Tribunal. There are strict time limits for appealing - usually one month from the date you are sent the decision. You can make a late appeal in limited circumstances.
If you are considering challenging a decision, get advice as soon as possible.