Leaving Full Time Education - Fathers Benefits

[JBW1366]

Hi

Can someone help me?

I'm just about to leave full time education, and I have a full time job lined up, but I live with my dad, (my mum has offered I go live with her) but he hasn't had a job for years and is on job seekers allowance, he claims my Child Benefit and child tax credit - do I have to tell them I'm leaving full time education as I'm sure he's not going to as he's really lazy and doesn't want me to leave college as he said he's going to lose everything benefit wise.

He also claims housing benefit and council tax allowance as we are in a privately rented three bedroom property.

Should i tell the council as well? I don't want all my earnings to go towards paying all his rent and everything I don't think that's fair as he cant be bothered to get a job, so will they take into account my earnings, as the house etc is in his name?

Will it alter the amount he gets? Will he lose out and will I have to subsidise him? If I move back to my mums I would have to pay her rent as she and her partner both work and said I'd pay my way - as I don't want to work full time and pay everything, but what will happen to him benefit wise?

I don't really want to start out at 18 with all benefits and debts hanging over me.

Ps- I'm writing this on my mums account - any help greatly appreciated.

[scorpiojo]

This gives you an idea of how much you would have to pay towards the rent. Your dad should already be paying some rent as the two of you are under occupying the property

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/applying_for_housing_benefit/housing_benefit_when_other_adults_live_in_your_home

[scorpiojo]

...and here's the Council Tax...

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500180/housing_benefit/4285/adults_non-dependants_who_live_with_you_may_affect_your_housing_benefit_and_council_tax_support/2

[scorpiojo]

Your dad can work out how much he will lose here:

http://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/

..as he is the claimant, he should inform the DWP and Council.

[JBW1366]

OMG SCORPIOJO, that's horrific, it's like over £50 plus I have to pay my own food, bills etc - looks like I'm going back to mums.

Thanks for quick answer and links.

[Smowball]

Sorry but your dads benefit losses aren't your worry. Let him sort himself out. Move in with your mum, start your job and pay her what ever rent you agree with her. I think if you stay with your dad it sounds as though you would end up paying for everything

[THEMOTLEY1]

Sounds like dad's a scrounger, hang on to your dosh, get out asap.
Good Luck.

[Islay]

Yes you need to tell all the benefit agencies that you are leaving education - well actually your father does - because they are not your accounts but your father's.

If he does not he will received an overpayment and from tax credits alone that could be quite large.

But as has been said - this is your father's issue not yours - he is the one claiming benefits.

[scorpiojo]

You're very welcome. Good luck :)

[silliemillie]

Well done you for getting yourself a job.

Your Dad should be proud, not moaning.

Get yourself away from all that negativity and make something of yourself, you don't want to end up like him.

Best of luck to you.

[Togo]

//he claims my Child Benefit and child tax credit -//

Look at the prophile of JBW. A member since Nov 2005?? Child Benefit? Now, unless this poster joined age 6 or 7 or actually has children that is a bit of a mind leap.

[ubasses]

Togo, OP says he is posting on his Mum's profile.

[fiction-factory]

The bit that says:
"Ps- I'm writing this on my mums account - any help greatly appreciated."
explains that , I think, Togo

[Togo]

Missed that. Thanks all. I had never seen the name come up and automatically did a profile search and leapt before look.
Move on daughter or son of JBW, keep you pride and integrity intact. I have now looked at some of your mum's posts. She sounds lovely, but tell her I will be supporting Wales tomorrow anyway.

[JBW1366]

Thank you all for your replies - I have tried to tell her that her best bet is to move in with me and my partner and we wouldn't charge that much rent (maybe) - LOL, and we would encourage her to save for that proverbial rainy day.. And as to TOGO - I too like the look of the Wales team with there enthusiasm and great team bonding but Ivfeel that my mind tells me Ronaldo will come good tomorrow and shatter Welsh hearts. Thank you all for helping my daughter. I love this site !

[scorpiojo]

You're welcome :)

[Togo]

Well thank you JBW, I did make an awful faux pas earlier and it is clear that your daughter is just as forgiving and thoughtful as her mother. Please tell her that at her age she must stride out and use the confidence of youth whilst she still has it.

[jourdain2]

Just want to agree with Togo's post. Move in with your mum, start to live your life. :)