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bat19
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can someone give me some advice i get Limited capability for work-related activity benefit and pip my ? is i want rent a flat will i lost some my benefits
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bat19 said:can someone give me some advice i get Limited capability for work-related activity benefit and pip my ? is i want rent a flat will i lost some my benefits
No. If it's Universal Credit you're claiming then you'll be able to claim for the housing element to help pay the rent. How much you're entitled to will depend on your circumstances. If you're renting privately then you'll need a tenancy agreement to be able to claim.
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As poppy says, provided you have a tenancy agreement, you will be able to get extra money in your UC to help with the rent. However the help you can get is capped by the Local Housing Allowance which is usually less than the full rent. You can find the relevant rate here https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/
If you become liable for Council Tax you may be able to claim a Council Tax a Reduction from your local authority.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.1
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