Moving from one Borough to another on UC.

hafkhan

Hello,

My family of four, including my disabled husband who receives PIP, and our two young children (ages 5 and 3), is currently receiving UC. Our landlord has informed us that we must vacate our current residence by November 30th.

In our search for a new place, we have identified a suitable house in a different borough. The landlord is willing to rent to us despite our status as benefit recipients.

I would like to inquire about the level of complexity associated with changing boroughs while maintaining our UC and PIP claims.

Any guidance or suggestions you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Kimmy87

All you need to do is update UC online with your new address & rent amount - on the day you move as UC doesn't accept future dated changes- and give PIP a call with your new address once moved.

hafkhan

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/909060#Comment_909060

Does that mean we will continue receiving our UC? without any gap?

II'm worried because currently UC is only way we can pay our rent.

Kimmy87

Private renting and UC is not something I have any experience of, so someone else is better placed to advise you on that aspect.

This link might help

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/how_a_change_of_circumstances_affects_universal_credit#:~:text=You%20should%20report%20a%20rent,more%20than%20this%20in%20rent.

hafkhan

This was very helpful.

Do you know how long it takes them to verify?