2006-09-09 05:11:11 · 22 answers · asked by sadie28uk 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no, but you would if he stayed more than 4 nights. be careful that your neighbours don't report you.
2006-09-09 05:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer varies by state and by benefit. The main issue is whether he is contributing to your household, and they will assume so if he stays a certain number of nights. Some public hosuing in Massachusetts, for example, prohibits stays of more than 21 days per year (once a week for just 5-6 months would put you over) and no more than 3 days in a row. Others have limits of 46 days or various different rules. You should get that information from the agency before you decide what to do about your partner. In some cases, it may even be possible to add your partner to your benefit (if it is public housing) or have him/her excluded from you household income calculation (if it is something like disability, etc.).
2006-09-09 08:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by rd211 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provided it cannot be shown that he is contributing financially to the household income and he only stays one night a week as a guest (but don't let it become a habit). They would have to show that you intended; or knew; or should reasonably have known that what you were doing was dishonest. (The mens rea or the guilty mind). I can't see that there should be a problem but as has already been pointed out, watch the nosey neighbours. If in any doubt, contact the housing benefit office and make an equiry. You don't have to tell them your name or address if you are worried, but if they say it is ok and then take you to task over the issue, you have evidence that you made the effort to ask. It covers you.
Good luck
2006-09-09 23:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically no, but this is a grey area. You know you're not committing an offence, but I have a friend who got prosecuted and found guilty because someone reported her for having her boyfriend there. She declared him to be there from May last year, but the neighbours claimed it had been from January, and they took her to court, because neither her nor her boyfriend could prove that he wasn't there. If I was you, I would talk to the benefits people and tell them the situation, make it clear that your boyfriend is making no financial contribution to your household, and that it's only for one night a week, and make sure they record it that you have told them this, so that if you do have nosy neighbours or interfering people of any kind, you can say to the benefits people, in the event that they do pursue an investigation, that you have told them.
But legally, no, your are not committing a crime. I can only say from what happened to my friend, that for your own good, you need to get all your bases covered. Hope this helps!
2006-09-09 06:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by alex2410 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if it different for each council but your partner would need to be staying for at least 2 or 3 nights a week for it to be benefit fraud because he is just staying there and not living
Have fun
2006-09-12 01:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Nimsay 06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you would not, as the law stands your partner may not stay more than 3 nights a week.
so one night a week would be fine.
However as a precaution against busy bodies you should inform your local social security office that you have a boyfriend that you would like to have over to stay a couple of nights a week and make it clear he is not moving in.
This will not change anything other than if someone reports you they are already aware that you have a boyfriend and will not jump to the conclusion that you are being dishonest, and will greatly boost your own credibility.
2006-09-09 12:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by pcg2645 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about subsidized housing benefit, they have strict rules about guests and length of stay so that a guest doesn't become a tenant. One night a week doesn't sound like any problem, but if you have a concern, you need to know exactly what the rules are for the benefit you receive and then you can have peace of mind.
2006-09-09 05:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u will not u r allowed ure partner to stay at least 2 nites so no ure not commiting fraud me and my partner were the same
2006-09-09 05:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No as he is just a mate staying over you only be committing fraud if he moves in with you and you live together as man and common law wife and he is working
2006-09-09 05:16:34 · answer #9 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having been in this situation myself a few years ago I asked a solicitor and my local benefits agency and I was told that my then boyfriend could stay up to 3 nights a week, its the same if you are not a single parent but are on benefits.
2006-09-09 05:27:44 · answer #10 · answered by scooby619 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I should think not. It's your life to live as you please. No one should tell you how to conduct your own life. All I can advise is be honest with the benefits office concerned, and keep them informed. Unless your partner is paying you Lot's of money, and that is your business only, then you should carry on as normal with a clear conscience.
2006-09-13 02:38:59 · answer #11 · answered by Dr David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋