The fears centre around new rules on housing allowances, announced in the emergency Budget, which mean housing benefit could be reduced as a result of non-dependent children over 18 remaining at their family home.
A briefing paper by the institute warns the changes, part of a raft of measures that will save government £1.77bn, could lead to a higher number of young people falling out with their parents because of tensions over money. The knock-on effect could mean an increased demand in housing applications from young people, the paper adds.
Abigail Davies, head of policy at the institute, said the move could affect young people's choices as well as their family relationships. "For young people in employment, it could remove the advantages of living at home and possibly cause resentment towards their family. There may be a relationship breakdown that results in them leaving home, possibly becoming homeless or dependent on insecure accommodation."
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