Hi there,
I recently applied for the Severe Disability Premium (SDP) as I am in receipt of both Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). However, I was refused this as I am presently living with my parents, even though I am in possession of a tenancy for a council property, but have been unable to move into this owing to the fact that it has required repairs. Nonetheless, I would argue that I am regarded as a guest of my parent's household, as I do not receive any sort of care from them.
In any case, I was just wondering what my eligibility would be if I were to acquire a rental agreement between myself and my parents, and start paying them a small amount of rent per week (say £10-15). Would this change my eligibility of receiving the SDP? I also have a younger brother who is profoundly disabled due to learning difficulties, and so presumably will be receiving the higher-rate of PIP as well.
Many thanks,
Alex
