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1 year 9 months ago #278774 by shocksl
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Hi I am currently living in temporary accommodation. However the council has found me a council flat for me and my cousin to live in. However he is a full time student, aged 19. I am receiving universal credit, Limited Capability for wok work and daily living allowance PIP. I have now been told by the council I may not be able to have the property, as my cousin isnt in recepit of any benefit. I thought me having PIP and my cousine being a FT student meant that I would be excempt from paying any Bedroom Tax. I am unsure what to do. As I really wanted to get out of here. Was i right?

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1 year 9 months ago #278782 by Gary
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Hi shocks

You are correct, your cousin would not be classed as a non-dependant as they are under 21. It can be a bit complex as it depends whether your cousin is at college or university, if at college do you receive child benefit?

You need to discuss your situation with a Welfare Rights Organisation who can take all your circumstances into consideration to get accurate advice; advicelocal.uk

Gary

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1 year 9 months ago #278787 by shocksl
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no he is 19 year old and therefore I dont believe he qualifies for child benefit does he? he is in college at the minute

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1 year 9 months ago #278788 by Gordon
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shocksl

As Gary has said, you need to get advice from a local agency.

Gordon

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1 year 9 months ago #278827 by MindDisaster
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It is correct that if you are in receipt of PIP and your cousin is a full-time student, then you may be eligible for an exemption from the Bedroom Tax. However, there are certain eligibility criteria that must be met in order to qualify for this exemption.

One of the criteria is that your cousin must be under the age of 21 and not in receipt of any benefits. As your cousin is a full-time student aged 19, it sounds like he meets this criterion.

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