I need to reimburse money that my dad loses

[Brats4kid]

I have moved in with my dad, we share utility bills etc. I own half of the house because my mum died. He is losing some benefit money and he has said that I need to pay him what I lose. I really don't understand this and it's stressing me out! Any help would be appreciated 🙏

I don't think him paying 1/3 of bills which may have increased a lot is necessarily fair. You need to sit down and work out what he got before and what he paid before for bills and then see how much he had left after bills before. He should at least have that amount left still after the new level of bills are paid on his reduced income.

Well yes if he’s not as well off as he’s lost single person benefits of course you should reimburse him. It’s an odd situation you and your family have moved in because half the house is now yours. Surely you could have waited for him to pass too before making your claim on the property? You’re clearly saving money as you’re paying no rent or mortgage now, and the fact he pays 1/3 of the bills is totally fine, given there’s 3 adults working. So if you need to give your dad the money he’s lost id just give it. Are you suggesting as you now live with him and other costs have gone down you shouldn’t need to pay it? You’ve moved into his home and no doubt his peace is shattered and are now annoyed because you’ve got to reimburse him for the benefit lost. I find that very cheeky

Unless your dad actually asked you to move In your being a CF . I own half my moms house ( left to me by my dad ) but no way would I move in with her . If I did I would compensate her for any financial losses and not expect her to pay 1/3 . Your a family of 4 if anything he should pay 1/5 .