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help!!!! rent allowance

  • 15-09-2009 7:03pm
    #1
    jambo28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    hi,

    so i am in rented accomadation withy my girlfriend,i am recently unemployed she does less then 30hrs a week,
    when applying i was told if she does more than 20hrs per week i am not entitled ,
    after many questions the outcome was basically this"its all or nothing there is no help you eith qualify ang get €806 a month or nothing!

    obviosly i am on the jobhunt and my other half wants more hours but for now its not happening and things are realy hard ,bills rent food!!!

    can anyone offer advise on this as it may not be long before were homeless!!!!


    thanks in advance to anyone who replies











    Mortgage Interest Supplement is a payment to assist with the interest element of your mortgage repayments in respect of your sole/main residence.
    You will not normally receive a Mortgage Interest Supplement if:

    * You entered into the loan agreement when you were not in a position to meet the repayments
    * Your loan is not with a registered financial institution

    To apply for a Mortgage Interest Supplement you will need to complete forms (SWA 4 and SWA 1) and provide a copy of the original loan application.

    For more information, please visit the citizens information guide to rent supplement.[/quote]


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  • #2
    Citizens Information: Graham
    Company Representative Posts: 85 Verified rep ✭Citizens Information: Graham


    Hi jambo28


    You are disqualified from claiming Rent Supplement if your partner works full time. Since you mention 30 hours in your post, I'm guessing you realised that "full time" is normally taken to be 30 hours or more. Does the number of hours your partner works vary depending on the week?

    I would query this again with the Community Welfare Officer.

    It is also possible to get Rent Supplement if you are assessed as having a housing need by your local authority - this may be another approach, depending on your circumstances.

    Graham Long
    Citizens Information


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