Will housing benefit pay if I rent a property from a family member?
family member being a parent, and the rent being in line with the going rental price for the area. I currently rent from a private landlord and get support from housing benefit.
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rent property | , 11 Jun 10
By cymraes_y_cwm, June 12, 2010 @ 1:07 am
Not legally, but I know there is a way round it.
By jeanimus, June 12, 2010 @ 6:02 pm
As long as they dont deem it to be a contrived tenancy, eg your dad is inflating the rent so as to get benefit, you have only moved in in order to get benefit. Usually if its legal and above board then they will. Ask them first cos you dont want to move in then find out they wont. Are there any other good reasons to move eg you want to be closer to look after your older parents, more job opportunities in that area,
By HelenH, June 14, 2010 @ 4:08 am
yes it is legal you have to fill in a different form and have an official tennancy but your local council office will talk you through it