House Guest staying longer

NYM

I seem to recall reading recently that Landlords will have to confirm immigration status of all tenants or face fines... :think:

I'll try to find a link...

Penguin_Biscuit

Jhoney wrote: »

Never mentioned dishonesty - if it was the word 'spin' I meant no matter whose point of view you saw it from - indeed if you go back to that post, you will see that I amended it and why time stamped.

Re your first point, I am saying that IF she is entitled to some tax-payer assistance, surely it would be better for her to find her own place or stay rent free with you as was your offer, enabling her to save it in order to be in a position to consider her option and her future.

FWIW, anyone claiming single occupancy CT discount in this situation (if applicable)isn't exactly a choirboy either, but none of that was in my previous post - just thought i'd put some perpective on your indignation.

I have paid 75pc council tax since I moved in.
I didn't change it when my guest arrived, as she was only visiting. As far as I know, she is still down for council tax on her old flat. That's why I haven't changed it yet.

Maybe she will be exempt as a single parent anyway? Like a student.
I've been busy working on the renovation and I don't have good internet at home. I have no intention to defraud. That is why I am trying to work out how to sort all my admin legally.

moneyistooshorttomention

NYM wrote: »

I seem to recall reading recently that Landlords will have to confirm immigration status of all tenants or face fines... :think:

I'll try to find a link...

Yep...do...because I've read it too...

NYM

Here's a link....Checking Immigration Status...

PlymouthMaid

Penguin you seem a really nice guy but I am now worrying for you. I understand your logic as in she is company for you and maybe you are spending less but the point is that she seems to be taking you for a bit of a ride. Surely when it was decided that she would be staying with you, your cousin didn't point out that you would be paying for everything? Was your cousin also buying her food and nappies? She seems to have become your dependent.

Penguin_Biscuit

PlymouthMaid wrote: »

Penguin you seem a really nice guy but I am now worrying for you. I understand your logic as in she is company for you and maybe you are spending less but the point is that she seems to be taking you for a bit of a ride. Surely when it was decided that she would be staying with you, your cousin didn't point out that you would be paying for everything? Was your cousin also buying her food and nappies? She seems to have become your dependent.

No, nappies etc weren't discussed. Probably my cousine bought them. My cousine has also bought stuff since.
She's still mainly breastfeeding, so it really doesn't add up to much at all. Well, not compared to house renovation quotes anyway!
I guess it's all about perspective.

This girl has no money. She won't be able to get a job.
So if I want her to have any money she will need to claim benefits.
That means making our living arrangement formal. I need to understand what that involves.

Mojisola

Penguin_Biscuit wrote: »

So if I want her to have any money she will need to claim benefits.
That means making our living arrangement formal. I need to understand what that involves.

It's going to be much harder for her to claim benefits as a single mother if you have been supporting her financially through free housing and buying her food, paying all the utilities, etc.

The DWP are going to take some convincing that you aren't a couple.

Penguin_Biscuit

Thanks for all the replies.
Certainly given me a lot to think about.

I'm guessing the baby will be British citizen - as born here.

Driving back to middle of nowhere now. So no internet access for a while.

Will check further posts on here once I get another chance though.

Penguin_Biscuit

Mojisola wrote: »

It's going to be much harder for her to claim benefits as a single mother if you have been supporting her financially through free housing and buying her food, paying all the utilities, etc.

The DWP are going to take some convincing that you aren't a couple.

Even though she's not my girlfriend?

Gigervamp

I can't believe that you're paying for nappies and baby food. The baby is not your child or responsibility, it is hers. Why does she have no money? Why has she not applied for income support, or child benefit?

I wonder if it's because she's here illegally.

Now, apart from that, you need to think about the future. Will you still be ok with her staying at yours, free of charge, with you paying for everything that the child needs, in say 5 years time? Because that's what it looks like might happen. Why would she look for somewhere else to live where she has to pay for everything herself.

It's a nice thing that you've done, but you do need to agree a time for her to move on and you also need to check her immigration status. Don't just take her word for it, ask to see the relevant forms/visas etc.