Objection and appeal in case of rejection of housing costs assistance
Was your application for special housing costs assistance rejected? You have legal remedies. The municipality must motivate the rejection.
Objection procedure
- Time limit: File an objection within 6 weeks after the date of dispatch.
- Content: Explain why the rejection is unjustified, with new evidence.
- Course: The municipality reconsiders within 6-12 weeks.
Appeal to the court
In case of rejection of the objection, you can appeal to the court within 6 weeks. Legal assistance is free of charge via legal expenses insurance or legal aid. Success depends on factual errors in the decision, such as incorrect income calculation. Examples of winning cases: incorrect asset estimation or non-considered regulations. Document everything carefully. (197 words)