New tenancy

courttt3
courttt3 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

hi, I’m currently on a single claim.
I have found a new property which tenancy starts 7th April, I will be moving in with my partner ( we are both on tenancy for new property) but will not be moving in until end of April as work needs to be done & I still have the rest of the month in my current property (live on my own with children) do I report change of address 7th April & start a joint claim? Or when I move in at the end of April.

Thank you

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,800 Championing

    You have to report the change when you move in. UC can only handle changes that have happened, not future ones.

  • courttt3
    courttt3 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thank you.
    So if I move in 18th April I won’t get into any trouble reporting it that date? Although tenancy will be signed 7th? And start my joint claim 18th also?

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,800 Championing

    UC are only interested after you've moved in for both the rent liability and your change in relationship status.

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