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Written question asked by Jonathan Gullis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 2024. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Private Rented Housing: Social Security Benefits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) restrictions and (b) guidance are in place for landlords renting out properties to immediate family members and receiving (i) housing benefit and (ii) universal credit for that property.

Answer

To be eligible for support with housing costs in Housing Benefit and Universal Credit, claimants must be liable for making payment of rent on a commercial basis. A claimant can receive support with housing costs if that test is satisfied and liability is to a close relative, but only where that relative does not live in the same property as the claimant.

Guidance setting this out is available on Gov.uk.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22174
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Housing benefit Families Private rented housing Universal credit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk