Tax credit check letter

[Jellybeans24]

Hi I recently got a letter about my tax credits saying they are checking my claim and they want information from April 2019 to July 2019 Basically they have asked if me kids dad is living at my property and they named him on the letter he doesn’t live with me but sometimes sleeps over we had our 2nd child together last year we just don’t get on when we live together hence why we live apart

I pay all my bills etc so everything is in my name but he does get letters sent to my address as his mam opens his letters when they go to hers even thought she shouldn’t. But I’ve got all my proof that he doesn’t live he but I’m only worried because they have asked for bank statements but we always transfer each other money he does give me money for the kids but he isn’t the best with money so he gives me money to keep for him then I put it in my savers and transfer it back to him when he needs it.

Do I tell hmrc all this and will they understand or will they stop my tax credits?

But you would happily accept money off someone committing fraud?

Doing what I’m doing. I’m doing nothing wrong at all

@PurpleTigerLove you carry on living your perfect life and just hope you never come into difficulty where you might need benefits one day.

If your tenant didn't claim whatever she claims she probably couldn't afford to pay you the rent!!!

But is she committing fraud ? She doing what you’re doing ! Is that fraud ?

And hopefully she does get caught and you stop getting rent. Then I bet you wouldn’t think twice about kicking her out

Well according to you she is committing fraud

I know I’m not. As if I was the person I spoke to on the phone would of stopped the claim there and then.

I have a family member who does this. She works minimum hours per week, and lives apart from the father of her child who she’s in a relationship with. As she’s got access to two incomes, she’s able to do things like holidays etc but is able to work part-time as a single parent and have her earnings subsidised by tax credits. It’s annoying but you do have to wonder about someone’s lack of self worth/self respect, that they’d continue a relationship with someone who didn’t want to provide a home for their child.

If my tenant doesn’t pay the rent then we’d have to ask her to leave eventually. She did get behind at one point and it took her a year to get caught up again . Thankfully we can manage and the last thing we’d want is for 4 children to be homeless .

@PurpleTigerLove you don't get it do you?
You said your tennant has a partner living with her. @Jellybeans2224 her partner lives with his mum. Two completely different cases!!

Yes I think it’s fraud but you don’t, so obviously you’re right and I’m wrong . I do apologise .

I said the partner “ lives with mum “ . I’m assuming he is registered there . Much like the op !

he Actually doesn’t live with me though

@PurpleTigerLove your assuming an awful lot...maybe it's best you just shut up now and stay out of your tenants business.

@PurpleTigerLove write a separate thread for your problems this post isn't to help you

I bet housing benefit hasn't paid @PurpleTigerLove rent this month that's why she has it in for them

Don’t worry , if she gets caught we’ll soon find other tenants . But she isn’t committing fraud so it’s all good .

A minute ago you were accusing her of committing fraud 🤣 goodness sake I’ve never read anything more stupid in my life than the stuff you have came out with

I have no idea if it’s been paid ! I don’t need it 😉
Any sensible landlord never gets paid directly by benefits anyway , it puts you in a precarious position if they have been claiming fraudulently .

Lucky escape for you then

I know ! Can’t be too careful .

For all its faults, the benefit system is not nearly as nasty as the sort of people who come on these threads to tell OPs they will be prosecuted for what amounts to having an amicable co-parenting relationship with their ex or for taking a romantic relationship at a sensible pace.

Women are generally advised to be cautious and not move too fast when it comes to relationships, especially if they have children. It's wise to take your time and find out if you're compatible before moving in together. It's essential to develop trust before you share finances and before you even introduce him to your kids. You're then supposed to build up slowly and see how everyone gets on, always ready to dial things back back a bit if your kids are having difficulty adjusting or if you think you spot any red flags, or even if he just breathes a bit funny and gets on your nerves. For anyone fortunate enough not to need benefits it's perfectly acceptable to take things as slowly as you need to. You can even decide that actually what you want, and what works best, is a sort of semi-detached relationship - spending lots of time together but keeping your own space and independence.

According to some people all those normal sensible rules go out of the window if you are on benefits. According to them you either have to be completely alone as a single mother with no support and no boyfriend, or you have to immediately throw in your entire lot with a man who you might not even know that well and make yourself and your children entirely dependent on him. Overnight.

Even HMRC and DWP can see a little more nuance than some posters here.

Exactly @PencilsInSpace 👏🏻

It’s all rather odd if you ask me.

The op has two children with him. It’s not like she’s taking it slowly.