benefits when partner is working

Andrew1975

Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »

If, as you would claim, her rent is a commercial arrangement then it will be assumed that you are charging a commercial rent, ie the going rate. You may choose to charge her less, but they will assume market rents. Otherwise it may look as if it is just a ploy to maximise your yield from any suckling at the taxpayer teat you may wish to do, and I'm sure that's not the case.

and why should i charge anyone any money to live in my own home?

Wee_Willy_Harris

Andrew1975 wrote: »

and why should i charge anyone any money to live in my own home?

That's a decision for YOU to make. But if, as you will claim, you are separated then there will be an expectation that you would access any revenue stream reasonably available to you. A bit like there being an expectation that you would work for Tesco if the opportunity were to be offered. To refuse may risk a sanction.

bobajob_1966

Andrew1975 wrote: »

and why should i charge anyone any money to live in my own home?

If you were to advertise for a lodger, would you charge them nothing?

pink_princess

Andrew1975 wrote: »

thank you. does this seperation need to be a legal one or is it just a question of notifying the benefits office?

i am assuming there is no way we could be seperated and live in the same property with her paying me rent and for me to claim income based jsa and /or council tax relief?

If you had income from rent why would you need JSA? Serious question

Andrew1975

pink_princess wrote: »

If you had income from rent why would you need JSA? Serious question

you mean force my ex partner to pay?

she wouldnt - simple as that.

try and throw her out - she may have certain rights to remain, no?

bobajob_1966

Andrew1975 wrote: »

you mean force my ex partner to pay?

she wouldnt - simple as that.

try and throw her out - she may have certain rights to remain, no?

When trolling, it is always a good idea to remember what you posted earlier.

Andrew1975 wrote: »

thank you. does this seperation need to be a legal one or is it just a question of notifying the benefits office?

i am assuming there is no way we could be seperated and live in the same property with her paying me rent and for me to claim income based jsa and /or council tax relief?

Andrew1975

bobajob_1966 wrote: »

When trolling, it is always a good idea to remember what you posted earlier.

i meant a very nominal amount and certainly not market rates. i was thinking a tenner a week or something like that.

if i had a girlfriend living with me, i certainly wouldnt be penalised for claiming would i?

Wee_Willy_Harris

Andrew1975 wrote: »

you mean force my ex partner to pay?

she wouldnt - simple as that.

try and throw her out - she may have certain rights to remain, no?

Oh well. You seem to have it all worked out then. Go ahead... Fill yer boots.

If it was that easy, I can't help wondering why so many get prosecuted. But you know best.

Andrew1975

Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »

Oh well. You seem to have it all worked out then. Go ahead... Fill yer boots.

If it was that easy, I can't help wondering why so many get prosecuted. But you know best.

like i said would i be commiting fraud if i did the same thing and i had a girlfriend who shared my bed as opposed to an ex-wife in the house?

Wee_Willy_Harris

Andrew1975 wrote: »

i meant a very nominal amount and certainly not market rates. i was thinking a tenner a week or something like that.

if i had a girlfriend living with me, i certainly wouldnt be penalised for claiming would i?

You wouldn't be penalised, no. But her earnings would be taken into account and that is what you are trying to avoid.