Claiming UC and letting boyfriend stay over, advice please?

[ilovewelshrarebit123]

I've been a single parent for 10 years and never had a relationship in that time until a year ago.

I work 30 hours a week and claim Universal Credit. I've been with my boyfriend a year now and he is staying over at weekends but I'd like him to stay some weeknights to.

He has his own rented house, so pays all bills there etc. He does not contribute to my house (rented) apart from a bit of food. He does have some clothes, personal items here.

So what are the rules regarding UC and partners staying over. Am I breaking the rules by letting him stay, even though he doesn't pay any bills and isn't on council tax etc

Thanks

If your going to comment make sure you know what your talking about 😂

A couple years too late. But your story touched me deeply. I hope you're OK. Sending love. Jo

@mrsjocraigrotchell81

No, please dont resurrect zombie threads!!
it takes up the front page.

they probably wont read your message and it really wasnt a touching story.

You work 30 hours a week and still get UC? Bloody hell, they cut mine off at 20 hours. Count yourself lucky.

Seriously....lol new to this... Is that how it is?

What are the official rules with regards to your partner staying over if on uc

The 3 night rule is a myth and always has been https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/claimant-compliance-manual/ccm15150

Having someone stay over at your house should not affect your benefits. There are no set rules about how often or how long someone can stay. Some people think there is a limit of 3 nights a week. This is not true.

You thought you would dig this old thread up just to say what someone else did?

To gamer chick...i read down the messages and saw that some people are still giving false information out so i sent it so people could be clear about it...what ur problem?

Like a valantines day card man 😍

Hope ur OK x