Overpayment

caozzie

Hi

Hope someone can help

Have a good friend who makes me smile but recently have received interview under caution note and after that an overpayment letter ( to be paid back immediatly)

DWP are stating that my friend has been living with me from beginning to end of the overpayment period

Problem: my friend is of no fixed abode and has been sofa surfing between family, mine and other friends for the period concerned. I have read that the way to prove that you are NOT living together is to prove use of another home, utility bills etc. etc.

Can't do this as he has no other home, just his family and other friends that can confirm but not prove that he has stayed with them.

Any advice greatly received

Oh and he did stay over at mine on a few occassions to help care for me when I needed the support!

calcotti

Would ex be able to get letters from the various people has stayed with confirming the temporary arrangements?

caozzie

yes - sent in one letter from his family already but they have ignored that. Thank you for your response

caozzie

Thank you so much for your response. Where is the best place to contact for "getting advice and assistance" have tried CAB and they don't appear to be able to help.

Ross_Alumni

Hi @caozzie

You may want to give Advice Local a go.