SUSI: Proof of Independent Residency?

Lime

Hi I'm in a complicated situation!
I have applied for a grant and have been asked to send proof of Independent Residency. The problem is I rent from my boyfriend (he owns the house). As I am in no way financially dependent on him I did not mention that I live with a 'partner' in my application.

I now though have no proof of residency as I have no bills in my name (though I contribute) I have no rental/lease agreement, he is not registered with PRTB and I wasn't in receipt of rent supplement etc.
According to SUSI if I don't have these documents I'll have to reapply as a dependent. I'M NOT DEPENDANT!!!

I can't understand why,when applying for things that, just by having a partner it's assumed you're a 'kept woman'. Sure we could be broken up tomorrow!!!

Please help!

paperclip2

See my post here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=86369812&postcount=2

Maybe there's something else in the list that would be acceptable.

Lime

Thanks paperclip 2,

Unfortunately I don't think I have any of the documents they deem acceptable. I do have car insurance policies, medical letters etc with the address on them.

I could try and explain my situation but am worried that by now mentioning that I live with my partner that I could affect my application??

paperclip2

Lime wrote: »

Thanks paperclip 2,

Unfortunately I don't think I have any of the documents they deem acceptable. I do have car insurance policies, medical letters etc with the address on them.

I could try and explain my situation but am worried that by now mentioning that I live with my partner that I could affect my application??

If you declare you are living with a partner they will look for details of his income also.

Annasopra

Lime wrote: »

Thanks paperclip 2,

Unfortunately I don't think I have any of the documents they deem acceptable. I do have car insurance policies, medical letters etc with the address on them.

I could try and explain my situation but am worried that by now mentioning that I live with my partner that I could affect my application??

Try any and all documents you have in your name - bank statements, tax certs

Lime

Thanks mango salsa,

Ya I think if I just try including everything I have that looks official though none really proove I've been living "Independently" I asked SUSI if I could include bank statement showing the same amount going into the "landlords" a/c every month along with a letter from him saying I pay that rent, they said No!!

Will I still not mention that landlord is boyfriend?

Thanks so much for help

Abby19

mango salsa wrote: »

Try any and all documents you have in your name - bank statements, tax certs

Can you not get a letter from your landlord/boyfriend stating that you are renting a room from him under the rent a room scheme. As such you are a licensee and not a lessor. As a result you have no lease (you could still have a rental agreement). But that you have rented a room from start date to now and list all rent paid monthly.

Lime

Thanks Abby19,
Stupidly of me I wasn't aware of the rent a room scheme until now! After just reading about it there I think that may work I suppose they don't need to know that landlord is boyfriend. Also he will be happy to know he may be entitled to tax relief so thanks a million for advice!!!

Abby19

Lime wrote: »

Thanks Abby19,
Stupidly of me I wasn't aware of the rent a room scheme until now! After just reading about it there I think that may work I suppose they don't need to know that landlord is boyfriend. Also he will be happy to know he may be entitled to tax relief so thanks a million for advice!!!

It's not so much tax relief, but it is tax free, and he needs to declare to revenue. You might be able to get rent relief, but it depends how long you have been renting (was closed to new applicants iirc). Details on revenue.ie inder rent a room scheme and rent relief/supplement. If he has been declaring it and paying tax on it then he could be due a rebate.

new resident

Hi, I am in the same situation! How did you get on? Just sent it in today! Managed to get credit union statements backdated, bins name changed,letter to say I am renting and photocopy of 'rent book'.

auksauoge

Hey, I'm just wondering how you all got on? Did you hear anything from SUSI yet as I'm in the exact same situation (living with the boyfriend, he owns the house, all the bills in his name, applying as an independent mature student, etc.)? The only option I have left is to send in bank statements, highlighting rent and hope for the best

loubian

Don't want to sound, I dunno, babyish but I'm in the same situation but live with my mum n her partner. I'm not dependent on her, hsve had my own job for two years, pay house money for food n bills, would that effect me? I've been wondering about putting my dads address on the application as I'm down there three days a week anyway and he only works part time so I'd be a bit more eligible for the grant. Id change all my bills going to that address. I will be applying for sept 2014.