When I moved into my property 2 years the lease was put in my and my husbands name. Last year he left and I haven't told the letting agent..
Only me and my DC live here. I was working when I took it out, but I had to stop work and I'm not on income support a single in my eldest sons carer. Iv kept quiet about it as Iv checked through my agreement and it doesn't say that i have to contact them if I become in receipt of housing benefits and it doesn't say I have to tell them of any changes in the income. Had the check up last week and we discussed getting a dog and letting agent said the landlord wouldn't have a problem with it, just to let them know when we want to get one and they will amend the agreement to say no pets except new dog and that I'm to clean carpets when we leave. Now thinking about it, I will obviously have to sign this as will my ex....who doesn't live here....
Where we live there are hardly any private rentals and no one excepts you if you're on benefits. I am on councils list but have been for 7 years, we aren't a priority so aren't getting anywhere. If I tell them it's only me and the kids, can the landlord throw us out?