Council Housing Advice

steampowered

It seems odd that the council would object to this, given that you are effectively stopping your boyfriend from becoming homeless, saving the council money ...

It sounds unlikely that the council would find out and object to this state of affairs, even if they won't put him on the tenancy agreement.

elsien

Him being homeless wouldn't cost the council anything. There is no obligation to help single people with no vulnerabilities.

doubletop40

McKneff wrote: »

Just say nothing, as long as you are not claiming single person council tax or any benefits and the council are getting their rent
Think long and hard before getting a private rent with parther, council accommodation should be treat like gold, you will probably never get another chance at one.
What if you split up when you go private, you will have the whole of the rent to pay....
Stay put....

Of course she is claiming 25% reduction in CT, its a single occupancy flat.
You are advocating misuse of council property, and most probably fraud.
The OP has obtained a very rare commodity and you are suggesting she leaves herself wide open to eviction.

t0rt0ise

Ask the council. Tell them you want to live with your boyfriend, can he move in with you and if not can you go on their transfer list. They usually have a list for internal transfers and I bet they've got a tenant in a larger property paying bedroom tax who would welcome a move to your place. Join homeswappers on the web, there may be people there who want a smaller place.