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1.1.H.75 Homeowner

Usage

This definition applies to all payments.

Definition: if the person is not a member of a couple

If:

  • the person has a right or interest in the person's principal home
  • the person's right or interest in the home gives the person reasonable security of tenure in the home.

Definition: if the person is a member of a couple

If:

  • the person, or the person's partner, has a right or interest in one residence that is
    • the person's or partner’s principal home
    • the principal home of both of them

and

  • the person's right or interest, or the partner's right or interest, in the home gives the person, or the person's partner, reasonable security of tenure in the home.

Definition: other circumstances

Whether a person is a member of a couple or not they will be considered a homeowner if:

  • the whole or a part of the proceeds of the sale of the person's principal home are disregarded under subsection 1118(2)
  • the value of a residence, land or a structure is disregarded under subsection 1118(2).

Note: See also SSAct section 1145 to 1157 (retirement villages).

Act reference: SSAct section 11(4) Homeowner

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.6 Assets

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