Proof of address letter from landlord requested by UC

justanobody00

hey guys. hope you’re all well and 2025 is going awesome so far. i made a post here a while ago regarding my mental health and benefits i’m entitled to.

well i applied for UC and uploaded my fit note and other stuff they asked. ahaha they were not satisfied with my ID and housing proof documents so today i have a biographical call and the woman on the phone was saying they need a letter from my landlord proving i live there. they want the landlord name and contact details and how much rent i pay. this lowkey set off alarm bells in my head

now my issue is: will they contact my landlord and tattle about me claiming UC and benefits? i’d rather they did not at all. also note how the screenshot i attached is different to what the woman has told me, are these people that incompetent? can someone advise me please?

poppy123456

When privately renting they don't usually contact your landlord. Usually it's one from each of the above. They would only want a letter from your LL if you don't have any of those documents.

justanobody00

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/968476#Comment_968476

hi poppy hope ur ok. thanks for commenting, i’m just really worried that they’ll contact my landlord since they’re asking for the contact details and name. i’m a lodger and i cannot afford anything private :(