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4 years 10 months ago #250681 by jasonbudd1984
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Apologies if this isn't the right place to ask, but all the information on the rest of the DWP is so comprehensive I thought it best to try.
As a result of complex mental health problems, and a serious personal issue, I had to take out a DRO a few years ago. I am now a mature student.
I need to move out of my family home, and am looking at rental properties and to pay for this via housing benefit. Obviously my credit file, and to a lesser extent my student status are an issue from the agent/landlord perspective.
A suggestion is that more of the rent could be paid up front, however I don't know what that means in terms of housing benefit applications. Would I have the same eligibility for this if I were to pay say for the 12months initial contract up front (and then the HB comes over that period in the way it would have done otherwise)?
As a result of complex mental health problems, and a serious personal issue, I had to take out a DRO a few years ago. I am now a mature student.
I need to move out of my family home, and am looking at rental properties and to pay for this via housing benefit. Obviously my credit file, and to a lesser extent my student status are an issue from the agent/landlord perspective.
A suggestion is that more of the rent could be paid up front, however I don't know what that means in terms of housing benefit applications. Would I have the same eligibility for this if I were to pay say for the 12months initial contract up front (and then the HB comes over that period in the way it would have done otherwise)?
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4 years 10 months ago - 4 years 10 months ago #250687 by latetrain
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Hi jasonbudd1984
Unfortunately your question about HB is outside the remit of this forum. www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
Unless you are in receipt of a SDP then you will not be able to claim HB, you would have to apply for the housing element via Universal Credit.
www.gov.uk/housing-and-universal-credit
If you have a housing issue, contact Shelter for more advice; england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice
Gary
Unfortunately your question about HB is outside the remit of this forum. www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
Unless you are in receipt of a SDP then you will not be able to claim HB, you would have to apply for the housing element via Universal Credit.
www.gov.uk/housing-and-universal-credit
If you have a housing issue, contact Shelter for more advice; england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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