is proof of accommodtion required for tier 2 dependents?

[mkh]

Hello:
I am on tier 2 general visa, arrived in UK 3 months back. Now my wife and son will be applying for dependent visa from outside UK. I have been staying with my friend (he has a spare room) in UK for the last few months and we have no legal contract or document from landlord, since last contract expired 3 years back and it was never renewed. I wish to rent a flat for my family/dependent only after they get the visa. I have been getting mixed ideas from various people about the accommodation requirement. The policy guidance doesnot mention anything about this clearly, or am I missing something. Please, moderators, let me know if I should get an accommodation proof/ it is required and mentioned clearly as a requirement in any of the policy/ documents for a tier 2 dependent.
I meet the maintenance requirement to support my dependents very well. please let me know.
Thanks and regards
MKH

[safatafa]

hi

you need to have accomodation support as well. the reason behind that is to prove the homeoffice whether you can accomodate them or not.i would suggest you take out a rent agreement on ur name either on a new flat or the one u r staying at. 3 main things required dimensions of the room ,rental agreement and deduction of rent reflecting ur bank statement.
best of luck