U c migration /private landlords

sweet

a friend of mine has to make a claim to u c as he has some mental health issues , he has a private landlord and he doesn’t want them to know he’s going on u c ! Does u c contact private landlords ? I’ve asked this question before and somebody said they don’t. . Buts there is lots of different information online that contradicts its self , appreciate some feedback , so can reassure my friend !

Albus_Scope

Hey there @sweet If your friend is not claiming anything towards housing, then no, the DWP would have no reason to contact their landlord. Does their landlord state no benefits claimants or similar?

Lauren29

UC won't contact his landlord.

Kimi87

UC only contact landlords if a claimant lives in social housing.

sweet

yes he’s claiming housing but landlord only wanted workers when he moved in a few years ago , at the moment he’s off work and worried if they contact landlord , he has tenancy agreement !

Kimi87

As advised UC only contact landlords if the claimant lives in social housing.

sweet

thank you