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will this affect my benefit?

hsmkelly84
hsmkelly84 Posts: 2 Newbie
edited 7 October 2011 at 6:23PM in Benefits & tax credits
thanks for taking the time to read and help :T

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  • Lady_gaga
    Lady_gaga Posts: 1,219 Forumite
    Why would you need to put him on your tenancy? especialy if there isn't really room for him, he's sleeping on your sofa. That can't be great in the longterm for your children surely...
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    edited 7 October 2011 at 8:01AM
    There's really no reason why he can'r rent privately and claim LHA to do so. Obviously he'll need to find a month's rent up front but many councils offer a deposit bond fund so he may not have to find that as well.

    I really can't see any point on putting him on your tenancy as it won't improve his situation and will turn the temporary solution of living with you into a more permanent one.

    ETA

    Although I hope you've already notified the HA and benefits that you have another adult living with you.
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