Change of address

helenzx6r

hi

A friend of mine has not changed his address with uc for a year!!

Worried they mite sanction him.?

As he’s not changed his circumstances!!

poppy123456

He must report the changes. Has any of his other circumstances changed?

helenzx6r

he said he was waiting for his full tenancy!!

Also his son lives with him and not working but not declared as living with him.!!

Will find out if he’s got anything else he’s not done.(((

poppy123456

Whether his son living with him affects his benefits will depend on exactly what benefits he's claiming.

If he's claiming for help with the rent then there could potentially be issues with that too. Impossible to advise without know more details from this person.

Emilee

He won't be sanctioned for this, as sanctions relate to not meeting the work-related requirements of your claim. However, he could face consequences for fraud if he claims money he's not entitled to or deliberately fails to report changes in circumstances that affect his claim. The sooner he reports the change, the better.

helenzx6r

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/939181#Comment_939181

he claims universal credit I gave no clue what address his son uses.!

helenzx6r

He has his rent paid in full xx

helenzx6r

I have told him and he’s apparently done it today !!

poppy123456

He also needs to make sure he reports his son living with him. Same applies to council tac reduction, he must report that his son is living with him. If he's claiming single person discount then there could be issues here.

If he's claiming for help with the rent and he didn't report the change of address for UC, does this mean he's been claiming for help with the rent for his previous address? If so there's going to be problems with that.

Jimm_Scope

How old is his son can I ask @helenzx6r? That can make a difference as to whether much will change. UC should still know any dependents or non-dependents they live with however.

helenzx6r

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/939477#Comment_939477

hiya xx he’s 32!! Not working!!

On universal credit x

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/939670#Comment_939670

Then unless the son or the father are either claiming a qualifying disability benefit such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) daily living, DLA mid/high rate care or AA there will be a non dependant deduction of £91.47/month.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/benefits/universal_credit/deductions_from_universal_credit_for_non-dependants

If there's a shortage of housing element towards their rent then they'll also be entitled to an extra bedroom.

helenzx6r

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/939673#Comment_939673

the dad claims pip and universal credit

The son claims universal credit

poppy123456

If the PIP includes daily living part then there's no non dependant deductions for UC. He still needs to report that he's living there.