I have been told by the council that as a lone parent currently out of work, I can find my own landlord to rent from. Can this be a family member?
2007-01-13 23:17:12 · 4 answers · asked by Emma T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
yes it can as long as the house is a owned property
2007-01-13 23:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by kenny b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With housing benefit I don't think it can be a family member, I recently asked the job centre about this and in order to receive it you need to be living away from home, if your renting from a family member I`m not 100% sure if you`ll be eligible.... However if you ask your local DSS (Department of Social Security) they may shed some more light on this in a better way or visit:
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
I can`t say that I`ve been to the website but they may have further information about Housing benefits.... Hope that this was of some help and good luck...
2007-01-14 07:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You will be asked on the forms if the landlord is a relative. If you lie & claim the housing benefit & get found out you will be in the proverbial sh@t up to your eyeballs!!!!!!!! Best to either rent from someone else or be honest
2007-01-14 07:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be anyone as long as there is a rent book which can be bought at any post office
2007-01-14 07:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Snot Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋