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Single Room Rent benefit...

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  • ovy_2
    ovy_2 Posts: 52 Forumite
    Yes that is what i wanted to know, currently i am on minimum wage, which means i am unable to claim this benefit.

    Thank you for helping me out with this question much appreciated, and thank you to those who didn't.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    mmmm, youre welcome - i think :p
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • shelovestobuystuff
    shelovestobuystuff Posts: 2,710 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Housing benefit cannot be claimed for a property which is owned by family or spouse of the tenant anyway.In my town a woman was put in prison for claiming housing benefit for a property her mum owned and had to repay about £10k in benefits.At least she would have got free accomodation and food for a few months.
    Basically you cant claim for a "family home".
    "Reaching out to touch the stars dont forget the flowers at your feet".
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    real1314 wrote: »
    Some of which may lead to free accomodation, but may involve sharing a small room with at least 1 other person.

    And a bucket!
  • healy
    healy Posts: 5,292 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Oldernotwiser wrote: »
    And a bucket!

    That is what I thought too!
  • Grassy_Knollington
    Grassy_Knollington Posts: 126 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    You might also end up sharing the cell with Bubba. If he slings you the soap, whatever you do, don't drop it!
  • real1314
    real1314 Posts: 4,432 Forumite
    shelovestobuystuff wrote: »
    Housing benefit cannot be claimed for a property which is owned by family or spouse of the tenant anyway.In my town a woman was put in prison for claiming housing benefit for a property her mum owned and had to repay about £10k in benefits.At least she would have got free accomodation and food for a few months.
    Basically you cant claim for a "family home".


    This isn't strictly accurate. You can rent from a family member who you do not live with, but only if it is all above board and a legitimate tenancy.
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