can housing element be backdated to reimburse rent paid in advance?
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buildupbuttercup
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im currently in supported housing bidding on council houses, in receipt of housing element. all of the council houses require at least a few weeks rent in advance. i will have to pay this upfront but my question is can housing element be backdated to cover this or am do i have to pay out of pocket for the first month?
thanks all
thanks all
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Hi and welcome to the community
The housing element will only be paid from the date you move into the property from what I understand but sometimes you can get help with moving costs and advance payments through the council -
Rent in advance will be paid from your own pocket. You can apply for a discretionary housing payment from your local Authority to help pay for rent in advance and potential moving costs. See link.
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. -
thank you !poppy123456 said:Rent in advance will be paid from your own pocket. You can apply for a discretionary housing payment from your local Authority to help pay for rent in advance and potential moving costs. See link.
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