Housing Benefit Interview?

whambam

Do you have to explain why you are claiming housing benefit? Why you are looking to move home?

On join tenancy agreements do they look at bank statements and wage slips on both parties or only main party?

tboo

whambam wrote: »

I've not rented before so I don't know how accurate they are. I need small adaptations done to the property before moving in and this website claims you can claim housing benefit 4 weeks prior to moving in?

https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/paying_for_a_home/housing_benefit/housing_benefit_before_you_move_in

You still need to have a valid tenancy ageement in place to be eligible for the above
and the LA will require information as to why you wish to claim for the additional 4 weeks

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For reference


https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?488912

Good info thx. How does it work if you have power of attorney and a letter to confirm your an registered appointee of the person applying. I am applying as a carer as a joint tenancy.

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tboo

whambam wrote: »

Do you have to explain why you are claiming housing benefit? Why you are looking to move home?

On join tenancy agreements do they look at bank statements and wage slips on both parties or only main party?

No and no - only your infomation needed


sorry edit to add as looked posted then ran:o


if you are joint tenants but are not a couple then no your infomation only


If a joint tenancy and you are a couple then yes

poppy12345

If it's a joint HB claiming surely they would want to see bank statements from both applicants?

It would be so much easier if you posted all of your information in one go rather than drip feed it. Someone could then give you one correct answer.

calcotti

If you are single but have a joint tenancy only your information required but you will only get maximum housing benefit for your share of the rent (or less if the Local Housing Allowance is lower). If the joint tenancy is with someone who is your partner then the claim must be made as a couple - indeed it must be made as a couple even if only one of you is named on the tenancy agreement.

whambam

Great info. So, only if your a couple will require both parties documents.

Do you have to pay your deposit to agree to the tenancy agreement with a signature? I heard they send you a digital email copy and you sign at the property the original paper one?


Is HB generally given to people who were once paying rent, however due to illness/redundancy or loss of job required HB?

Or do situations like housing disputes, fear of violence, unsuitable for a disabled person to live in current housing qualify for HB?

tboo

whambam wrote: »

Great info. So, only if your a couple will require both parties documents.

Do you have to pay your deposit to agree to the tenancy agreement with a signature? I heard they send you a digital email copy and you sign at the property the original paper one?
You do what the letting agent/landlord tells you to do

Is HB generally given to people who were once paying rent, however due to illness/redundancy or loss of job required HB?

Or do situations like housing disputes, fear of violence, unsuitable for a disabled person to live in current housing qualify for HB?
Which is it or is it just a general question

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/housing-benefit/

https://www.google.co.uk/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=f7qRWJ2DDsmT8QejvYEg&gws_rd=ssl

Try your local council as well