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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,731 Disability Gamechanger
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    If a landlord is having issues with receiving the rent money from a tenant claiming benefits, the LL can request the benefit be paid straight to them and this includes housing benefit and the housing element of UC.

    I've never ever been behind with my rent in over 15 years of privately renting but my current LL and my previous one both requested my HB be paid straight to them, so it can be done even if you're not in any arrears.

    UC is paid monthly, not 4 weekly, which is paid in arrears and this is what puts most landlords off. Although housing benefit was/is also paid in arrears.

    @OverlyAnxious how about paying 6 months upfront, rather than 12? You would obviously still be able to claim for help with the rent, which would be paid as normal. Although i can totally understand why you're reluctant to do this. I don't know if it would even help you find a suitable property.

    It's definitely not easy trying to find a LL that accepts us, makes me so mad!
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community member Posts: 2,648 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2020
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    Thanks for the clarification, Poppy.  Yeah, 6 months would be a more acceptable deposit so I could then buy furniture etc and again is something I'm considering.  I think that would still require a guarantor as well though, to ensure their rent security for at least 12 months tenancy.

    I'm well aware that part of my difficulty this time is having a very tight area radius and specific criteria.  I can find plenty of flats (although whether they'd be more inclined to accept benefits I don't know) but really need somewhere with it's own non-communal entrance and some private outdoor space which is generally going to mean a house. 
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