close relative ?

makadan

rogerblack wrote: »

Then they are not - as I understand it - a close relative.
(Also - civil partnerships).

There is the remaining question that while there may be no absolute prohibition on renting from them because they are a 'close relative', the issue of if the tenancy would be commercial remains.
Have they previously rented their property out to anyone?
Would they evict you on non-payment?
Is there a proper legal agreement - or is it being done informally.

Hi
it is a legal tenancy agreement, Im not renting the house, just a room, with shared facilities. Yes the agreement does state terms and conditions, including eviction on non payment.

Mojisola

Mojisola wrote: »

makadan - have you asked them for their definition of a close relative and why they think your LL is one?

I would ask for these answers in writing.

makadan

Mojisola wrote: »

I would ask for these answers in writing.

Will do. Just thought someone on here might have had the same problem. I have looked on the gov web site, but can't find the answer.

dodger1

HMRC's definition, obviously council's definition may differ,

Definition of Close Relative

The Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002, Reg. 9B(4)

Generally the definition of close relative is:

• parent
• parent in law
• son
• son in law
• daughter
• daughter in law
• step parent
• step son
• step daughter
• brother
• sister
• or the partner of any of the above.

makadan

dodger1 wrote: »

HMRC's definition, obviously council's definition may differ,

Definition of Close Relative

The Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002, Reg. 9B(4)

Generally the definition of close relative is:

• parent
• parent in law
• son
• son in law
• daughter
• daughter in law
• step parent
• step son
• step daughter
• brother
• sister
• or the partner of any of the above.

Thank you for your help.

superkp

makadan wrote: »

I have had my HB declined as they say I live with a close relative.
The person I rent a room from is child from a previous marrage of my fathers second wife.
the person was never legally adopted by my father, and we never lived together as children. Many years passed without any contact, we only met up again recently. There is no blood tie between us, and as far as I can make our by law, she is not recognised as a 'close relative' can anyone please advise ?

Thank you.

yes you can rent from a close relative.i rent a house from my sister she owns and rents out properties

superkp

makadan wrote: »

I have had my HB declined as they say I live with a close relative.
The person I rent a room from is child from a previous marrage of my fathers second wife.
the person was never legally adopted by my father, and we never lived together as children. Many years passed without any contact, we only met up again recently. There is no blood tie between us, and as far as I can make our by law, she is not recognised as a 'close relative' can anyone please advise ?

Thank you.

go to the shelter website then go to a solicitor

freezspirit

siblings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibling


If your father is still married to his second wife by association that makes you step siblings which is classed as close relative.

dodger1

freezspirit wrote: »

siblings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibling


If your father is still married to his second wife by association that makes you step siblings which is classed as close relative.

Not according to HMRC.

tomtom256

dodger1 wrote: »

Not according to HMRC.

HMRC don't adminster HB though!