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UC and accommodation question

CarGen20
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi everyone,
I'd like to apply for the Universal Credit and I have a question regarding my accommodation.
I'm Italian and I came to the UK (London) in October 2019 and I've been working for a hostels company since November.
Now, I've also been living in the staff room of the hostel since the 24th of November, paying also a monthly rent but I do not have the accommodation on my contract.
So, can I apply for the UC and if yes, which option should I select for the question "Where do you live now?":
Thank you for your time
I'd like to apply for the Universal Credit and I have a question regarding my accommodation.
I'm Italian and I came to the UK (London) in October 2019 and I've been working for a hostels company since November.
Now, I've also been living in the staff room of the hostel since the 24th of November, paying also a monthly rent but I do not have the accommodation on my contract.
So, can I apply for the UC and if yes, which option should I select for the question "Where do you live now?":
- I rent from a council or housing association
- I rent from a private landlord
- I live in a property I own (with o without a mortgage)
- I rent-buy through a shared ownership scheme
- I'm in temporary accommodation
- I'm in supported or sheltered accommodation
- I live with close relatives
- I'm in another type of housing <-- (Caravan or mobile home, houseboat, pay rent or have a mortgage on 2 homes)
Thank you for your time

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Before you can claim UC then you will need to pass the Habitual residence test, see link. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/claiming-benefits-if-youre-from-the-EU/before-you-apply/check-if-you-can-pass-the-habitual-residence-test-for-benefits/
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