housing benefits...need help filling out forms

[RainbowMum]

I live in a flat share with 1 other woman, we each have our own bedroom and bathroom but share a kitchen/living room.
Also, our flat is in the loft of a family home, so we share the entrance and hallway with the family(our landlords).

I really don't want my room mate and landlord to be involved in my claim for Local Housing Allowance but am confused about a question on the Housing Forms:

"For housing benefit and council tax benefit, people who live with you as part of your household apart from your partner or children, are called non-dependents. You will need to give their details in this section.

Do not tell us about people who you only share a hall or toilet with you and are not a member of your family.

Do any adults usually live with you and your partner?"

I mean, I only met these people 3 weeks ago when I moved in, why should they be telling me their birthdate and income?

So what do I answer...yes or no?

 

[DizzyMoo]

No as it says do not tell them of people you only share a hallway with , so that means that family . So far as i'm aware the answer would be no but i'm sure you can ring the housing benefit team & they can help confirm which is the correct answer. But i'd go with no x