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sarah282828 · 04/12/2024 19:08

my mum is given my sister money for a deposet on a house that i am going
to rent i am on universal credit my rent now is fully payed can i stiill get the rent payed to my sister to cover the mortgage and her tax also my sester whants my name on deads as when i inheritance my share of my parents house i can pay off the mortgage and owen the house but well this stop my universal credit

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Littlemissgobby · 04/12/2024 19:12

I found this Yes, it may be possible to claim Universal Credit (UC) if you rent from a family member, but it depends on the circumstances:

Living in the same property
If you live with a close relative who is your landlord, you usually cannot claim benefits.A close relative includes a spouse, civil partner, parent, child, sibling, or other close relative.

Living in a different property
If you rent from a close relative who does not live in the same property, you may be able to claim UC if you meet certain criteria:

You have a legally enforceable tenancy agreement

You pay rent regularly

The council is satisfied that the tenancy meets the criteria of a commercial arrangement

Living with other people may affect how much UC you receive. For example, living with parents may mean you receive less help with housing cos

Littlemissgobby · 04/12/2024 19:14

You can’t have the name n the house though as that would be using universal credit to pay for your house

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