JSA Query

[jillyb]

hey there,

my boyfriend recently got laid off and is applying for JSA tomorrow.

He's renting and lives with one guy and the rent comes out of the friends account.

Boyf has one bill in his name so he has proof of address.

q is will they want proof of rent?he has a DD set up to the friends account alright but that wont necessarily prove its rent.

He has everything else bank statements, p45, p60 etc

Also do they call out to him and do a means test or just ask him to bring bank stats etc to the office?

thanks

 

[ClubMan]

Presumably he doesn't qualify for non means tested PRSI linked Jobseeker's Benefit if you are asking specifically about Jobseeker's Allowance? There are some details and pointers to more info about the JSA means test here in case they're of any use?

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/e...s/unemployed_people/jobseekers_allowance.html

 

[jillyb]

thanks clubman!

I read that already and it was helpful but it wasnt clear if he needs evidence of rent?
as he doesn't pay it directly to landlord. The housemate does and also i presume basic details of his housemate it fine as in they are not going to ask him more stuff cos dont think he'd like them prying ( no illegal reason why-just way he is)

I know he needs proof of address, id, bank statements, p45 7 p60 etc which he all has.

 

[ClubMan]

He should just explain the de facto rent payment situation (via his housemate's account) if asked about it. He can't do much else in the short term anyway.