Nephew moved in what can i claim?

poshpixie

hi there thanks for the responses, i dont want to claim csa money for him he has moved out of his parents (my brother/wife) and moved in with us i just wanted to know about tax credits, ema, child benefits etc

looking at ema website he would only get £10 as we both work and earn too much, but have been told by various people we could claim as if he was renting a room from us and we could get rent cheques off the council and he would get income support, would we be able to do this as we own the property

he is studying catering in his second year

RAS

He cannot get income support if he is in FT education.

beth58_2

I'd think it all depends on whether or not his parents are still claiming benefits i.e. CTC/CB for him. I'm not sure but I can't see LA paying HB for him to rent a room in a family members home.

Jowo_2

beth58 wrote: »

... I'm not sure but I can't see LA paying HB for him to rent a room in a family members home.

I can't see anything that prevents someone who is not considered a CLOSE relative. Can't see nephew listed on the definition here.

However, full time students without dependents or disabilities are not usually eligible for HB/LHA.


http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/housing_benefit_if_renting_from_a_family_member#0

poshpixie

he studying for VRQ level 2 in hospitality

his mum was claiming cb for him but it was stopped because it wasnt registered he was still in FTE because he swapped colleges as the one he was originally attended didnt do year 2 of the course

my brother (step dad) was claiming ctc which he says he still gets (he only moved in on sunday just gone)


can i claim ctc and cb for him?

any other benefits?

RAS

Read this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2339809

Oldernotwiser

sinstar wrote: »

That is incorrect, there are qualifications below degree level that are classed as advanced education (HNC, HND etc)

HNC and HND are degree level qualifications - usually counted as equivalent to first and second years of a degree.

Penny-Pincher!!

poshpixie wrote: »

can i claim ctc and cb for him?

any other benefits?

What benefits are you after?

DX2

poshpixie wrote: »

hi there thanks for the responses, i dont want to claim csa money for him he has moved out of his parents (my brother/wife) and moved in with us i just wanted to know about tax credits, ema, child benefits etc

God forbid! you expect the state to keep their child but not them always very interesting when people don't want to claim child support but still hold their hand out from the state.

DX2

Jowo wrote: »

I can't see anything that prevents someone who is not considered a CLOSE relative. Can't see nephew listed on the definition here.

However, full time students without dependents or disabilities are not usually eligible for HB/LHA.


http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/housing_benefit_if_renting_from_a_family_member#0

Have to wonder if the OP got all the relevant benefits CB, CTC etc how could they possibly claim for renting a room?