Rent

Abcd1988

Hey sorry for probably asking a silly question my landlord has increased my rent by £200 till the maximum I'm allowed through lha rate. Will the housing element pay that cause of a high increase even though I'm eitled to that amount?

poppy123456

Yes, you will receive what you're entitled to. They will ask for proof of the rent increase. Edit to add, there's no such thing as a silly question, if you don't know the answer.

Abcd1988

Thank you was stressing out lol

poppy123456

You're welcome, happy I could help.

Abcd1988

hey today was the day I informed universal credit of rent increase ? I asked them could they let me know if my rent payment will be what it is before or with the increase they said I’d have to wait till I receive statement I get payed on 23rd of every month does anyone know what I will I get as would like to know if I have shortfall this month

Abcd1988

I messaged them same thing. They said from 23rd September they will the increase to my landlord. Then I asked does that mean landlord being paid increase on 23rd September. They said the rent period will be period 17 august to 16th september

poppy123456

If you're privately renting then your housing element entitlement will be based on the local housing allowance for your circumstances and area you live. You can check the rates here.

https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk

You will need to make sure you also drop the box down to how many bedrooms you're entitled to.. such as shared, 1 or 2 bedrooms etc.

It will give you the weekly rate so you'll need to convert it to the monthly rate… for example.. weekly rate £75 x 52 and divide by 12. If it's more than your rent liability then your whole rent will be covered and you can't receive more than your rent liability.

Abcd1988

on the 23rd this month will I get the rent increase or previous rent ?

poppy123456

Yes, this month for the increase, if you're entitled to that.

Abcd1988

aww thanks appreciate it