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1 day 4 hours ago #315334 by Nienna
UC Support group Lodger was created by Nienna
Hello!
I’m sorry if this has been asked and answered before, I’m not great at searching.
I have a friend I have known coming up 12 years and he has been a great support to me at times. He lived at home with his mum who passed away earlier this year. The house is going through probate and needs a lot of work doing. Can he lodge with me without it causing me problems with my benefit?

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7 hours 27 minutes ago #315349 by David
Replied by David on topic UC Support group Lodger
Hi Nienna

Yes, rent from a lodger who pays for a room in your home is disregarded for UC purposes.
But you will need to check the effect it will have on Council Tax. To do this you could use a Benefits calculator such as Entitledto.co.uk

David
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