Hi,

Just wondering if anybody can help, im currently renting a room and recieving rent allowance, but my landlord (who actually lives in the house)is moving abroad and selling the house.
So me and my boyfriend have decided to rent a place together, the only place we can actually afford is a 3bedroomed house, as its actually the only place thats asking for reasonable rent. (cheaper than a 1bedroomed apartment)
Will i still be able to claim rent allowance? My boyfriend is working but as an apprentice electrician, and only gets 210 euro a week.
Would we be able to claim couples rent allowance? or would i loose my rent allowance altogether because he works?
I am currently unemployed but eager to get back into work, although this is proving difficult.

Any help would be much appreciated..