Change of Circumstances

GoneSavage

Hi,

I'm currently in receipt of HB/CTR, DLA - MRC and IR ESA. I live in a one-bedroom council property and my 20-year-old brother is considering moving out of the family home.

1. I am wondering if he is allowed to stay with me? Does he effectively become a joint tenant?

2. I assume my entitlement to Housing Benefit would stay the same since I'm in receipt of the Care Component. Or, will there be a change to the amount received since he could potentially be getting a job in the near future? I'm unsure what his hours will be unfortunately.

Kindly advise.

racon

GoneSavage wrote: »

Hi,

I'm currently in receipt of HB/CTR, DLA - MRC and IR ESA. I live in a one-bedroom council property and my 20-year-old brother is considering moving out of the family home.

1. I am wondering if he is allowed to stay with me? Does he effectively become a joint tenant?

2. I assume my entitlement to Housing Benefit would stay the same since I'm in receipt of the Care Component. Or, will there be a change to the amount received since he could potentially be getting a job in the near future? I'm unsure what his hours will be unfortunately.

Kindly advise.

Hey, I think your first port of call is to the council to see if they would allow a second person to live with you in a 1 bed flat. Sounds like you might have overcrowding problems.

nannytone_2

housing and council tax help would be unaffected, but there could be an issue with ESA.
as you receive MRC DLA and IR ESA and live alone, you will be receiving the severe disability premium as part of your ESA payment.
if your brother moves in you would no longer qualify for this premium.
so a loss of £61 a week

Savvy_Sue

GoneSavage wrote: »

1. I am wondering if he is allowed to stay with me? Does he effectively become a joint tenant?

He cannot become a joint tenant unless you apply to the council for this, and in a one bedroom property they might not allow that - might not allow it in any property, you'd have to ask.

Obviously he can stay with you for a short period, as can any other guests you choose to invite, but if it's intended to be or becomes an extended period you may have problems.