Pension

cjroots3
cjroots3 Online Community Member Posts: 14 Contributor

I’m on universal credit and my brother is due to start his pension this year but may work a few days as well,we share a house,the property is owned no housing costs or rent paid, will this affect my universal credit

Comments

  • bookrabbit
    bookrabbit Online Community Member Posts: 273 Pioneering

    No, as you are not a couple you are considered separately.

  • cjroots3
    cjroots3 Online Community Member Posts: 14 Contributor

    Thankyou, do I have to notify dwp even though we are siblings

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,499 Championing

    No, you are considered separate households for benefit purposes even though you live together.

  • cjroots3
    cjroots3 Online Community Member Posts: 14 Contributor

    That’s great Thankyou..