Tenancy length and Universal credit

sky982
sky982 Community Member Posts: 37 Connected
in Housing and independent living
Hi,

I am currently in discussion with a potential live-in landlord for a shared housing arrangement, they have asked me how long I would want the tenancy for. I haven't done this before (nor have they) and I would be applying for the universal credit housing element (reporting a change in circumstances) Does type/length of tenancy affect whether I get the housing element or not?


Thanks :)

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    edited July 2023
    sky982 said:
    I would be applying for the universal credit housing element (reporting a change in circumstances) Does type/length of tenancy affect whether I get the housing element or not?
    No, but if the landlord is a relative then you may not be eligible.

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