Previous Agreement in all the names of the family now wants in mums name who is on income support

Tenancy Types and Management

hash
22 August 2008
Thanks for your response Dave A. Sorry, I am confused; if I agree to their request would I become liable for anything and also for whatever reason if I need to terminate the tenancy would I face any other problems? Am I in a better position to have all names on the agreement rather than having only one name? Many thanks
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The RLA Helpdesk
22 August 2008
From a legal perspective you can do as they wish.
However I am suspicious this may be a housing benefit fraud
Dave A
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hash
21 August 2008
Last year a tenancy agreement was done with all the names of the family members who resided in the house (Mother, father, 2 daughters and son) All except the son are over 18 years. They now want to renew the agreement in mums name only. I understand she is on income support. Are there any pitfalls if I do that or should I just leave the previous agreement to roll on? What is the best thing I should do? Your assistance in this matter is much appreciated.