Hi, my name is Idledays!

Idledays

Hi 👋   I’ve just joined!  I’m on LCWRA and my son and girlfriend want to move in. He’s not working and not claiming benefits a she is working full time. Will this affect my UC?

poppy123456

More information is needed for me to be able to advise you. Are you claiming for help with any rent? If so do you claim either PIP daily living, DLA mid/high rate care or ADP daily living?

Are you claiming single person discount for council tax? As well as council tax reduction?

 

Idledays

Hi. Thanks for replying! 😊. I get single person discount at the moment and then also reduction for low income. I also get PIP - full mobility and standard living 

poppy123456

You didn’t answer my question about claiming help with your rent.Although there will be no non dependent deductions anyway for your UC because you’re claiming PIP. 

If you are claiming for help with the rent then you will still need to report the changes. If you’re renting from social housing and you currently have a spare bedroom then you will be entitled to that extra bedroom. 

If you’re renting privately then you will also be entitled to an extra bedroom.

You will lose your single person council tax discount. I can’t advise about any affects it may have for your council tax reduction because all local authorities have their own rules. You will still need to make sure you report the changes if they move in with you. 

Idledays

Brilliant thanks. I own my own home so don’t claim for help with rent. They’re prepared to pay the council tax and we’re just sharing living costs 

poppy123456

Then you don’t need to report any changes for your UC. 

Idledays

Thank you so much for your advice 💕

Albus_Alumni

Hey there @Idledaysand welcome to the community.

I can see you've had some top advice, but I just wanted to stop in and say hi.  If you need any further assistance, please just shout.