This briefing paper explains how entitlement to Housing Benefit may be affected when a claimant is renting from a close relative.
Housing Benefit entitlement: renting from relatives (99 KB , PDF)
Claimants who rent from a close relative and reside with them are not entitled to Housing Benefit.
Claimants who rent from, but who do not reside with close relatives, may be entitlement to Housing Benefit. Local authorities will want to be satisfied that the arrangement has not been entered into in order to take advantage of the Housing Benefit scheme, and that it does not amount to a non-commercial arrangement.
Local authorities should consider the facts of each individual case and not adopt blanket policies.
Housing Benefit entitlement: renting from relatives (99 KB , PDF)
The introduction of Universal Credit changed the way around seven million working-age households make benefit claims and get paid. This paper explores some key changes, their effect, and the debate surrounding them.
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
This briefing is for members and their staff dealing with constituency casework related to the EU Settlement Scheme deadline.
