Renting on benefits

Bennifred

Does your boyfriend actively WANT to move out from his parents' home, or are you pushing for what you see as best for you? Because under the circumstances you present the best place for him is at home with his parents.

AllThingsEmmaDunn

BigAunty wrote: »

That's why the MSE budget planner is so fab - it will remind the OP to account for things like all the above, plus mobile, landline, broadband, travel, clothes, haircuts, social expenses, etc.



I disagree with the impression that you've given that there is a chance that the OP will get instant social housing based on her current circumstances.

To be a priority for social housing, one has to be defined as homeless by the council AND have factors like dependents or disabilities that make the person vulnerable when homeless. Despite this, in England, the council still don't have to provide social housing AND if there is big demand for services and little social housing stock, the homeless applicants may find themselves in interim accommodation, including hostels and B&Bs.

Not getting on with your folks and having mental health issues while adequately housed is not the strongest of priorities for housing. Yes, if a council have hard to let properties on estates with constant churn and voids, for example, they might get a place sooner but adequately housed people, even if they don't like their housing, are not a high priority.

It is possible that they maybe offered some where in council, but then it depends on the circumstances. - I lived with parents with my son and we were not classed as homeless, However my sister has adhd, and it was suspected my son had it aswell. Things were difficult with them both living in the same house, and the gp filled in a form and we had a flat with in a few months. - Just depends on how the council in there area work, how many is on the list and where you fall under in the "list".

Too say the OP WILL/OR NOT cant be said, because it depends on many factors. I suggest just applying and see.

tinkledom

AllThingsEmmaDunn wrote: »

It will be hard for you to live like that!

My brother and gf age 21 were both at uni and working 2 jobs and were unable to afford their 1 bed place and after the 6months rental they ended up moving back in with my mum.

You need to remember that while you may get housing allowance from the council, on your combined income, you will still have to pay all bills including tv licence, heating, water, food .

Absolutely, for the life of me I can't understand why you would want to live like a pauper, in poor accommodation and have to live from hand to mouth, week by week.


Surely getting a PT job is a priority?


How are you going to feel having to rely on benefits to survive?

Morglin

tinkledom wrote: »

Absolutely, for the life of me I can't understand why you would want to live like a pauper, in poor accommodation and have to live from hand to mouth, week by week.


Surely getting a PT job is a priority?


How are you going to feel having to rely on benefits to survive?

You keep telling everyone how easy it is and how much you get....:whistle:

Lin

wildwestfan

Remember you need quite a lot of money to set up on your own. For private rental it could be difficult finding a landlord who will accept someone claiming benefits. If you manage to find one then there will be all the fees plus at least a month's rent in advance. Even at a conservative estimate and not knowing where you are in the country then this will be £1000+. What about furniture, cooker etc? There is a lot that your parents provide that is often taken for granted.

tinkledom

Morglin wrote: »

You keep telling everyone how easy it is and how much you get....:whistle:

Lin

And what is that supposed to be - a helpful post?


For us it was easy, but I doubt very much that the OP and our circumstances are in any way similar. We receive what we receive purely because we are both severely disabled and one of us is over 65 .


At about the OP's age, as I have said, I had a mortgage etc. I certainly didn't have to rely on any benefits to be able to survive. In fact there weren't any!


So I don't see how your comment is in anyway helpful!

aimee0763

Zekkia09 wrote: »

Hi. Im not sure if this is in the right place but here we go.
Just looking for advice really.
Me and my boyfriend (20 and 18) are living with our parents.
I have mental illnesses and my home life is making my mental state worse. So i'd ideally like to move out and my boyfriend would need to come with me because I cant trust myself to be left on my own for periods of time. I'm currently in the assessment stage of receiving ESA but if/when I begin to receive the full whack at £106(?) would we be able to move out?
I think we are entitled to have our full amount of rent paid for us by housing benefit if we do. But im not sure about utility bills?
Would we be able to choose our own place to rent privately or would they make us live in council accommodation?
A bit more info: he is a college student and does not have a job.
Also would we be able to live off £106 a week?
Thanks

With my council you no longer can choose where you want to live because of cuts, they will put you in a place where it is in their boundary whether it's a BB or private rent but you'll be sharing room and bathroom, kitchen.

wildwestfan

One other word of caution.

Your parents may be relieved if you leave home and may not welcome you back with open arms if it all goes pear shaped. Have a chat with them, who knows perhaps they will help with finances etc.

poorlittlefish

Presumably you are receiving treatment for your mental illness?

If life at home with your folks isn't working out might your boyfriend's parents consider letting you move in with them?

whodathunkit

poorlittlefish wrote: »

Presumably you are receiving treatment for your mental illness?

If life at home with your folks isn't working out might your boyfriend's parents consider letting you move in with them?

I read it that they were living with their respective parents.