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Benefits and accommodation

Leah47 · 2016-07-23 20:27:57

Hi, I claim benefits and they gave me a form to sign whether I live alone or not and also that I should inform them if this changes. For some days I may theoretically accommodate a friend without getting any rent. He also theoretically may have his mails sent here (from banks, etc) as he is may be between addresses. Will I…

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TELLIT01 Posts: 18,621 Forumite

25 July 2016 at 7:17PM

OP, don't take the people on here for idiots! If you are claiming any income related benefits you need to report all changes of circumstance immediately. That included people moving in with you, whether they are paying rent or not. Failing to do so can be treated as fraud.

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