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Rent allowance question

  • 14-10-2012 10:39pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    I'm just wondering, I'm on jobseekers and doing a part time degree with springboard. I'm in reciept of rent allowance and living alone. My boyfriend is 34 and has been stuck living at his family home due to his circumstances. He is out of work and struggling to find new work that he can work around his home demands, but he is actively trying (heart breakingly so).
    A house on his street is coming available to rent which means we could live together but he would still be nearby to care for his ill father. If we were to move in together in this new house what is the rent allowance situation- considering his age and that I'm already in reciept of rent allowance.
    Would I go down to sharing rate? Would we be able to register as a coule and recieve this rate? Is he entitled to anything?
    Please know, we don't want to take advantage of the system or anything awful like that- we just want to know if there is any help available.


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  • #2
    mrsbyrne
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    If your BF is caring for his sick dad he should apply for Carers Allowance immediately. I would point out that waiting time for Carers Allowance is currently running at almost one year,with alot being refused, mostly because applicants fail to provide sufficient evidence that caring is actually needed and/or taking place at all. So, put his best case forward from the word go, plenty of medical evidence and a letter from your BF describing a typical day caring for dad.
    Dont move into this house till you speak to the CWO responsible for your rent supplement, it will depend on the size of the house and the rent limits for your area. He/she will advise you as to whether or not you would be able to get rent supplement for that house. Your contribution as a couple to the rent will be at least €35 per week.
    If you are in receipt of JSA you can most certainly make a claim for your boyfriend. He does not have to be looking for work, leaving him free to mind his dad, and the max you will receive is €124.30 per week as well as your own payment.


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