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I currently live in a flat which I rent from a H/A.. I get help with council tax, and rent.. My situation is about to change as my parents live in there own home, but also own a flat.. My parents are both elderly and mums got dementia and dad would like me to live in there flat, which is only 3 minutes from them.. Will I loose my own benefit of esa.. I'm worried that I will have no money to live on if I make the move
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Please may I suggest you speak to CAB your local office. They may be able to advise you on your question.
They have knowledge and expertise on benefits and housing matters.
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Do you have a social worker or not? They should be able to answer questions and offer information. I’m pretty independent so I talked to a expert on housing matters and was able to use my DLA to cover the costs of a apartment. I currently live alone with my partner.
If you own a flat, the benefit system will not be able to help you cover the maintenance fees of owning a flat. Do you have a job or not? Unless you have a tenancy agreement, unfortunately you will not have security of tenure. My advice is to carefully look at all of your options then decide.
As @david235 said, it's unlikely you'll get any help towards rent when living in your parent's flat, so you need to keep this in mind if they are planning on charging you rent. Your ESA will move with you and shouldn't change.
With regards to your council tax support, are you staying within the same local authority? If so, the % of support shouldn't change, although the council tax may be higher or lower in your new home. If it's a different council authority, they may calculate any council tax support differently so the level of support you get may change.
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