Housing Benefit Help Please...

laura325630

I currently rent from my brother and am moving to a larger private rental house.

I have 2 young children and am entitled to a 2 bedroom house.

I will be renting a 3 bedroom but only claiming for 2 and topping up the rent with my income.

Is this ok?

Also, my bank statements are odd. I have my account (a cash card account) and kept my ex partners account for some bills etc. Should I print off both lots of statements even though one account isnt in my name??

Thanks

pickpocketlocket

Yes, it is ok to top up the rent yourself.

I would strongly advise against using an account in the name of your ex - it may lead to the DWP/ LA questioning whether you are still a couple.

laura325630

Thanks. Tax Credits have done searches already because he still has some bills that come here.

Obviously this will all stop when I move. One of the reasons for the move!

Shall I just send in mine then even though it is missing some bills?