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Housing Benefit to rent from friend?
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V many thanks for all replies, sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Yes, I'm technically a 'Ms Wilson', should have explained, that's why I was afraid the council might think we're more than just friends (were definitely not, and won't be!!
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As far as his situation, he's aware of the tax issue but we don't think its a problem, he's checking it out, and he knows he'll lose his council tax discount. Can't really think of anything that might be a problem except the 'male landlord, female tenant' issue.
Thanks again, everyone.Wilson the Volleyball is one of Hollywood's most loved volleyballs. His glittering career started when he became the only companion of Tom Hanks' Chuck Noland in Cast Away. Many say this is Wilson's best performance and he couldn't have given a better effort.0 -
nope you can claim housing benefit as its a friend not a relative...my mum did not so long ago and we didnt think they'd allow it but she just had to take a letter in with date she started paying rent, date moved in and what the rent is 0
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