Hi, my name is lex57! Adding partner to rent account

lex57
lex57 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 17 in Housing and independent living

I wish to add my long time partner to my rent account, not as easy as I thought

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  • lex57
    lex57 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,064 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @lex57 and welcome to the community. Could you tell us what type of property you are renting? Then we can try and find some help for you.

  • lex57
    lex57 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    edited March 17

    1 bedroom flat, in a block 5th floor.

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,064 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @lex57, I found this form which may help Add or Remove a Person to Your Bill

    I also found some guidelines around adding someone to your tenancy

    "We can only consider adding a partner to the tenancy if your rent account is fully paid and up to date. Joint tenancies are normally granted to:

    • married couples (including civil partnerships)
    • couples living together as partners, where evidence shows they have lived together for at least 12 months

    Where applicable, a copy of your marriage or civil partnership certificate will be required.

    You must also provide proof that your partner has lived with you for the past 12 months. A council tax bill is required as primary evidence, along with other acceptable forms of ID and address confirmation."

    If you meet these criteria it looks like it shouldn't be a problem. Have you already tried to add them?

    I've just edited your comment as it contained information on where you live. You've not done anything wrong, it's just to keep you safe.

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