Notification of partner moving in

[italy06]

I currently live in a council owed property. Do i have to notify the council if my partner wanted to move in? And if so, will it affect my rehousing prioity?

[Goodsoulette]

Only if you are on housing benefit I think?

[italy06]

I am at the moment but i am going back to work this month so that will stop. so would they still need to be told?

[sara3]

yes because you'll be getting an automatic decrease in your council tax as the sole adult occupier.

[italy06]

i know that my council tax would go up as i would not be the only adult but would it then become a joint application for rehousing? my worry is that they would see a wage coming in and decide that i am no longer a proirity for rehousing, if that makes any sense lol

[danchip]

why do you need rehousing?

[pink-kittens]

AFAIK, your priority for housing will remain the same - your wages, or those of your partner are irrelevant for social housing. Whether or not you are working or have a wage coming in has no bearing on whether you can pay your rent. Goodsoulette is incorrect that you should tell them ONLY if you get HB

However, if you have a wage coming in your HB will definitely be affected - yes, you will have to notify the council he has moved in.

You will also need to contact the IR if you are in receipt of any tax credits