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Laurna
by Laurna 27 October 2012  |  Comments 4 comments  |  Love Love  0 loves

I'm unsure if I am able to rent the flat I've bought to my daughter who is on benefits including housing benefit. Glad of some adveice.

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  • MikeGG1
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    MikeGG1 posted

    If she is on housing benefits, they will want to make sure that the rent is a fair rent. That would be the case even if she wasn't your daughter.

    Mike

    Posted on 27 October 2012 | Love Love  0 loves Report
  • Laurna
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    Laurna posted

    Quite understandable re the rent, but it does sounds dooable she is living in a grotty one bed at the moment suffering from depression and I want to get her out, thanks Mike

    Posted on 27 October 2012 | Love Love  0 loves Report
  • windra
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    windra posted

    It might be wise to discuss this or have your daughter discuss this with your local council advisor.

    When I was on Job seekers allowance, I was living in a house owned by my father , and was told that as I was a relative I would not be able to claim back any 'rent'.

    It might be different if you have a formal tenancy agreement and your daughter is not already residing in the house, but you should check first as I don't think the council like paying rent to relatives who would have let the person stay there for free anyway if benefits were refused.

    Posted on 02 November 2012 | Love Love  0 loves Report
  • time2go
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    time2go posted

    There are housing benefit rules governing such arrangements.

    One of the questions on the HB application form asks if the applicant is related to the landlord. Check with the local authority and get their advice in writing if you are told it is OK!

    Posted on 04 November 2012 | Love Love  0 loves Report

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