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Local Housing Allowance - Scotland

Hi

I'm looking for some general advice about LHA and my circumstance.

I own a property in a different city to where I live at the moment and it has been on the market to be sold for 2 years. I moved city to live with my partner 2 years ago, my partner and I have since split up and due to circumstances I am in private rental accommodation with my 15 year old daughter.

I can't move back into my own house as I've got a job here and daughter is in final year at school. I'm paying £700 a month for rent and £300 for mortgage, which I know I can't afford for much longer.

Would I be eligible to apply for LHA until my house is sold?

Thanks for taking the time to read.

Scotslass33

Comments

  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 13,012 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    why not rent out your property?
    that way your mortgage will be covered and you would probably have a little extra in your pocket too!

    you won't get LHA while you own a property.
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