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Mrsb_3
Mrsb_3 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
I need some help & advice. I've been signed of sick for a long period of time. We have applied for housing benefits, but due to that we rent from a family member we were turned down. Also applied for DLA, again, turned down, reason was i can walk 200m... even though i am on oxygen & can't leave the house without it...My husband is not working full time, I'm getting SSP, but are there any other benefits we could apply for?

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  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    Council tax benefit?
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Have you spoken to the local authority about "reasonableness to occupy"

    They can have you as homeless at home- as it is no longer reasonable for you to occupy the roperty due to you not being able to afford it?

    Are you on a tenancy agreement with your family member? If so, when does it end and does it have a break clause?
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Mrsb wrote: »
    since they are still registered at this address we are not entitled to that either..

    Do you mean that your relatives also live at your address?

    Do you have a portable oxygen supply that you use when you leave the house - many people on oxygen can work if they have this facility.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
    10,000 Posts
    Mrsb wrote: »
    No they live abroad, but are still registered here...

    Why are they still registered as living there? I think you need to speak with your family about this.
    Gone ... or have I?
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