Question on SDP while being a lodger

Waylay

Hi all,

I'm applying for back-dated SDP for the past 1.5 years. While I was researching it I began to wonder whether I should have been receiving it while I was living in my last home.

I was a lodger in a private home, so I lived with my landlord. I had my own bedroom, but shared the kitchen, living room and bathroom. I paid rent to my landlord. My landlord wasn't related to me, nor was he my partner. I was getting ESA and PIP, and I didn't have a carer.

I can't find anything about this online. Any ideas?

poppy123456

Hi,

It's possible you may have been entitled to it but also impossible to give a definite answer on an internet forum.  All you can do is apply and a decision maker will look at your claim and decide based on the information you give.

Waylay

Thanks, @poppy123456

happy123

Hi Waylay' 
Do you claim Housing benefit and what rate is paid to you ie shared or 1 Bedroom rate under the Local Housing Allowance regs?

Waylay

Hi @happy123 ! I think... Hoo boy. This is actually a backdating application for several years ago, so I'm not sure. My rent was only 300, so either would have been fine.

Thanks for your help!