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What happens if I live with a close relative and they charge me rent?

If you live with one of the following people and they are also your Landlord you cannot claim housing benefit:

  • a parent, step-parent or parent-in-law
  • brother or sister
  • son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, step-son, step-daughter, or partner of any of the previously mentioned people

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