Section 1070V — Social Security Act 1991: Rent paid by a member of certain couples

Rent paid by a member of a couple where person’s partner is living with the person in their home (1) If a person is a member of a couple and the person’s partner is living with the person in their home, any rent that the person’s partner pays or is liable to pay in respect of the home is to be treated as paid or payable by the person. Rent paid by a member of an illness separated, respite care couple or temporarily separated couple (2) If a person is a member of an illness separated couple, respite care couple or temporarily separated couple, any rent that the person’s partner pays or is liable to pay in respect of the premises or lodgings occupied by the person is to be treated as paid or payable by the person.