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Lodger and housing benefit
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I'd be tempted to tell them you don't charge as you have control of the thermostat, there's no water meter(?), broadband cost isn't impacted, and you aren't bothered about calculating the extra for showers/cooking/your LED lights..0
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I have some old bills from when I was in sole occupation. I've monitored usage of gas/electricity/water since having a lodger, so know how much extra one will cost. My rent is inclusive of utility bills (subject to fair usage), and probably accounts for no more than £30 per month at present.
The lodger is on benefits, and I've not been asked for a breakdown, nor do I really expect to be asked.Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
Thomas_Holding wrote: »I had never heard of that before, how much is it? (I just googled it and can't find it).
Go to this, http://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/search.aspx search your area for shared accommodation rate and put that. It would make it easier. Anything else you get is towards billsAn answer isn't spam just because you don't like it......0 -
Thanks that is quite interesting.diggingdude wrote: »Go to this, http://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/search.aspx search your area for shared accommodation rate and put that. It would make it easier. Anything else you get is towards bills0
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