My daughter is on housing benefit. How long could I stay there without affecting her benefits?

patwork1 · January 2021

My daughter needs help when she has bad bouts of bipolar. I live 300 miles away. She is on housing benefits. How long could I stay there to look after her.

Ross_Alumni · January 2021

hello and welcome @patwork1

Are you asking this in relation to the lockdown guidelines?

patwork1 · January 2021

Thank you for your response. No, not during lockdown. I have recently moved, so not available just to pop in or be on call, when things get bad. So when lock down is over, if she needs help, would I be able to stay there or would I need to find a bed and breakfast.

janer1967 · January 2021

Hi

You can stay there it wont affect her benefits as long as you can prove you have a seperate property you pay for and the bills and council tax

It used to be just 3 nights a week but this changed a while ago

patwork1 · January 2021

thank you for your kind help. yes, I have my own place etc. Not that I could stay too long either. But. do you happen to know how long for? I wouldn’t want to get her into trouble.

janer1967 · January 2021

Sorry I'm not too sure I dont think there is a limit

But hope other members may know

I found out on the internet but maybe speak to welfare rights

patwork1 · January 2021

you have been very helpful Thank you

My daughter is on housing benefit. How long could I stay there without affecting her benefits?

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