AST and relatives

creswell

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AST and relatives

15-12-2011, 15:05 PM

Dear all,

does anyone know if there is any provision in the HA1988 with regarsd to renting to relatives?, i.e. son/daughter. I'm sure I read something about this being an exception to creating a tenancy - but I cannot find anything about it now. Have I imagined this? Thanks all.
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Snorkerz

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15-12-2011, 15:13 PM

No such issue - although if son/daughter intends to claim housing benefit the that may give rise to complications.
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creswell

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15-12-2011, 15:16 PM

Thanks snorkerz.
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