Daughters Boyfriend Moving In.

chelsea_d4

So my daughter is 25 and still lives with me, she works full time as a nursery nurse but is considering going back to college full time so will have claim UC instead of working. Her boyfriend is 29 and currently sofa surfing whilst claiming UC but is also considering going back to college. My question is, if he moved in with us would my council tax and rent increase? Bare in mind I’m unemployed due to health reasons.

greatcrested

Council tax is a fixed amount for the property, though there are discounts/exemptions.

Currently there are (I think) 2 of you. You are paying 100% CT.

If she goes back to college she'll be a student, so exempt from CT. You can therefore claim a 25% single person discount (pay 75%).

If boyfriend moves in there will then be 2 non-students (you and boyfriend) so you lose the 25% discount.

If boyfriend then goes back to college, he too will be a stusent so exempt, so once again you will be the only CT payer so get the single person discount.

Cannot comment on rent without knowing your rental set-up, but in most cases it will make no difference. You are probably paying for the property irrespective of the number of occupants.

Whether there is an impact on your or their Benefit entitlements I cannot say.

princeofpounds

What advantage is there to him moving in?

Having two mid-20s on universal credit doesn’t sound like the most promising house guests...

Also, do you private rent? Some form of social?

macman

How can we possibly know what the rent implications are, since we don't know how you rent? LA or private let, it should make no difference, if you are not breaching the tenancy agreement by adding a third occupier.
By 'rent', are you possibly referring to Housing Benefit?
CT: as above, if there is more than one non-student resident them you don't get the single person discount. Would your health issues qualify you for exemption on the grounds of SMI?

Retireby40

Think you need to have a serious chat with your daughter. Shes 25 with a bf near 30 and both think they will go back to school.

Time for both to keep working and for him find a job. If they want to study night tech or part time may be the option but to spend the next few years studying with no income mid to late 20s is mad.

Bossypants

Be careful letting an almost 30 year old NEET move in with you. He will never want to leave.

HampshireH

Why is the boyfriend sofa surfing and why isnt he working?

Consider this first before making any decisions.

Is he sofa surfing because he was evicted? 

Is he not working because he is lazy, medical or can't find a job (if so for how long because there are jobs out there even if temping or temporary)

What does he want to do at college or is it just prolonging the not having to get a job situation.

bucksbloke

chelsea_d4 said:

So my daughter is 25 and still lives with me, she works full time as a nursery nurse but is considering going back to college full time so will have claim UC instead of working. Her boyfriend is 29 and currently sofa surfing whilst claiming UC but is also considering going back to college. My question is, if he moved in with us would my council tax and rent increase? Bare in mind I’m unemployed due to health reasons.

Will she qualify for Universal Credit? According to Gov.UK, You cannot usually get Universal Credit if you’re studying full-time. You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re studying full-time and any of the following apply:

• you’re aged 21 or under, in full-time non-advanced education and do not have parental support (She's 25 so won't apply)
• you’re responsible for a child
• you live with your partner and they’re eligible for Universal Credit (he won't be if he is going to college)
• you’ve reached the qualifying age for Pension Credit and live with a partner who is under that age
• you’re disabled and have limited capability for work and are getting:
• Personal Independence Payment
• Disability Living Allowance
• Attendance Allowance
• Armed Forces Independence Payment

See https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and-students