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marjcolette
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Hi my son gets uni credit and pip high rate and low rate mobility he has just moved into a new flat what is he entitled too regarding housing benefit and council tax
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Hi it will depend on his circumstances he needs to report change on his UC journal for his housing and they will need copy of his tenancy agreement
He should then get the housing element of UC the amount depends on the LHA allowance
As for council tax each council is different as for any reduction for disability he will need to contact the council to apply you can usually do this online
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Hi and welcome,He won't be able to claim housing benefit because it no longer exists as he's claiming UC. If he's privately renting then he'll be able to claim housing element of UC and he'll be entitled to the 1 bedroom rate of local housing allowance. Check here for the amount for his area. https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/To claim for this he will need his tenancy agreement.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Hi @marjcolette
Good Afternoon & Welcome it’s great to see that you have already meet my good friend @poppy123456
Please please let me me know if there’s anything else that I can help you further?
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Hi @marjcolette and welcome to the community
How are you?
I see you've already been given some great responses above. I would advise taking a look at our benefits checker which will help you to work out what he may be entitled to.Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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poppy123456 said:Hi and welcome,He won't be able to claim housing benefit because it no longer exists as he's claiming UC. If he's privately renting then he'll be able to claim housing element of UC and he'll be entitled to the 1 bedroom rate of local housing allowance. Check here for the amount for his area. https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/To claim for this he will need his tenancy agreement.Unless he's living in supported housing and then he'll need to claim housing benefit for help with the rent.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
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Hi thank you for all your response very helpful,with this covid 19 My son and I cant go out and getting advice is a nightmare over the phone,answering,being on hold for so long with all due respect I cant get angry this virus has effected so many people in many diffrent ways.
Im just really confused as his rent for a studio flat (NO bedrooms) is over £600 per month its a housing asst flat its bugging me more than him im sure its way too much as far as im aware nothing is included he has to pay electric I havent sat down with him and cant visit it him either once this virus is over I think he needs to seek advice. Stay safe everyone, -
No problem @marjcolette, I'm glad the community has been able to help you
That does sound like a lot to pay for rent, is he living in a quite expensive part of the country?Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "housing asst flat" or do you mean supported housing?
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No he lives in Baldock in hertfordshire in a housing assosation studio flat one big large room with a kitchen and bathroom as I said before he is single on UC and PIP high care low mobility.
I live in knebworth 2 bedroom flat housing assoation property in a expensive area and my rent is not as high.
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I have no idea why his rent is so high, you'll need to speak to his landlord regarding that. he would be able to claim for the housing element of UC for help with the rent.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thank you poppy I will tell him and look into it.Things are so confusing
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He needs to report the changes on his journal regarding the housing element. He won't need proof because they will automatically check with his housing association.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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