Universal Credit- And renting

saima1

If your ex wants his rent, or to sell, then you will have to leave.  Of course if you leave and rent elsewhere the taxpayer will contribute towards your rent.

Were you married ? I suggest any equity in the  property would form part of the marital assets.  Have you formally divorced ?

 Hi Jimpwarsop

I really dont no what to do when the time comes as i dont want to leave the family home as im settled with my children. Its really hard in the area i live in to get a council house. Also not many people will take me on when on benefits. I was not married to my ex we were just cohabbting together so even if he decides to sell the house im not going get anything from the sale.

Thanks

saima1

It's highly unlikely that you'll be able to claim for help with the rent as has been previously advised. Is the house in your name as well as your ex's?

Poppy12345

The property is in just his name.

Thanks

saima1

The reason my ex is saying that that i can stay rentfree is bacause he knows i cant afford to pay it and not entitle to HB. He knows with UC rent payment criteria is differant. Could i not tell the DWP my story that this will not be a contrived tennancy but genniun.

I understand as discussed on her i dont need to worry about going onto UC yet but i am in a lot of stress.

calcotti

saima1 said:

He knows with UC rent payment criteria is differant. 

They aren’t - not in this respect.

KatrinaWaves

saima1 said:

The reason my ex is saying that that i can stay rentfree is bacause he knows i cant afford to pay it and not entitle to HB. He knows with UC rent payment criteria is differant. Could i not tell the DWP my story that this will not be a contrived tennancy but genniun.

I understand as discussed on her i dont need to worry about going onto UC yet but i am in a lot of stress.

Unfortunately it fits all the criteria of a contrived tenancy, so your situation will not change their mind. 

Is he paying maintenance for his children, or is he letting you live there ‘free’ instead of that? 

saima1

No he is not paying child maintenance at all.

KatrinaWaves

saima1 said:

No he is not paying child maintenance at all.

Okay so if you ever did need to move out then get him to pay child maintenance instead of providing accommodation. 

jimpwarsop

saima1 said:

 Hi Jimpwarsop

I really dont no what to do when the time comes as i dont want to leave the family home as I'm settled with my children. Its really hard in the area i live in to get a council house. Also not many people will take me on when on benefits. I was not married to my ex we were just cohabiting together so even if he decides to sell the house I'm not going get anything from the sale.

Thanks

Council houses are difficult to get almost anywhere, hardly anyone gives them up, often passing them to their kids.