Housing benifit

Davidblaine1
Davidblaine1 Posts: 16 Connected
edited September 2022 in Benefits and income
Hi just a question I need answered I am I. Temporary housing and have housing benifit that was set up by my housing officer and is being payed direct to my landlord I phoned up today to ask if it could be paid to me instead so to learn how to pay my bills myself but they have told me that this is not an option and needs to be paid directly to the landlord. Is this true, also my award is £878 fortnight will this ever change and how can I utilise this award. If start looking for properties in this bracket will it continue to be paid, im a care leaver and reciving pip atm and want to get into a property of my own as I find it hard living I. Shared accommodations 

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 174 Listener
    edited September 2022
    Some landlords demand payments to them to ensure they get rent (especially in temporary accommodation). If you have some kind of vulnerability like mental illness or being a careleaver. My rent is paid to the landlord directly I am glad because with the cost of living crisis I would probably spend it. At least I don't have to worry about eviction for non payment of rent. Temporary accommodation can be expensive I Was in the YMCA and it cost about £700 a month and I even had to pay £30 a week out my own benefits. You will only be able to pay your own rent when you in private or council accommodation. All temporary homing is paid to the landlord.
  • Davidblaine1
    Davidblaine1 Posts: 16 Connected
    Yes that makes a lot of sence. Is this why they won’t give over the Housing Benifit Reference number to manage my account? And will how do I go about private rent 
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 174 Listener
    edited September 2022
    You will have to find a property that will except you as a tenant. You will usually have to pay a deposit and 4 weeks rent upfront. The council can usually help with financing for that. Remember though you might not be better off, bills cost a fortune at the moment.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    If you move from temporary housing then your rent will be paid through your UC claim because new claims for housing benefit are only possible if you're living in temporary or supported housing.
    As a care leaver you will be entitled to the 1 bedroom rate of local housing allowance. (LHA) If this doesn't cover all of your rent then you will need to pay the shortfall yourself.
    You can put different postcodes in your area in this link and it will tell you what you'll be entitled to. https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/
    You may find it difficult to find a private landlord that will accept a benefit claimant because they are usually very few are far between.

  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    poppy123456 said:
    If you move from temporary housing then your rent will be paid through your UC claim because new claims for housing benefit are only possible if you're living in temporary or supported housing. 
    If the housing benefit is already in place due to the supported accommodation then the HB can be transferred to a private rental provided it is in the same local authority. It's a change of circumstances and a new claim is not required so. (However some local authorities will say that is not possible.)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Thanks calcotti, i didn't think that was possible because the OP already claims UC.
  • Davidblaine1
    Davidblaine1 Posts: 16 Connected
    poppy123456 said:
    If you move from temporary housing then your rent will be paid through your UC claim because new claims for housing benefit are only possible if you're living in temporary or supported housing.
    As a care leaver you will be entitled to the 1 bedroom rate of local housing allowance. (LHA) If this doesn't cover all of your rent then you will need to pay the shortfall yourself.
    You can put different postcodes in your area in this link and it will tell you what you'll be entitled to. https://lha-direct.voa.gov.uk/
    You may find it difficult to find a private landlord that will accept a benefit claimant because they are usually very few are far between.

    How does this make any sence, I’ve been in temporary accommodation for 8 months, and I’m claiming a disability benifit, does this not make me exempt from housing benifit allowance. And if I move from emergency accommodation into a property will my housing benifit not continue if I update them
  • Davidblaine1
    Davidblaine1 Posts: 16 Connected
    calcotti said:
    poppy123456 said:
    If you move from temporary housing then your rent will be paid through your UC claim because new claims for housing benefit are only possible if you're living in temporary or supported housing. 
    If the housing benefit is already in place due to the supported accommodation then the HB can be transferred to a private rental provided it is in the same local authority. It's a change of circumstances and a new claim is not required so. (However some local authorities will say that is not possible.)
    Yes this is what I assumed as I’ve been awarded housing benifit over 6 months ago. I’m just trying to find out what my best options are moving foward and find suitable accommodation which I’m struggling for. Also as I’m being awarded this amount could it ever change 
  • Davidblaine1
    Davidblaine1 Posts: 16 Connected
    edited September 2022
    poppy123456 said:
    Thanks calcotti, i didn't think that was possible because the OP already claims UC.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 174 Listener
    Who is being rude? I've only seen helpful discussion
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited September 2022
    Davidblaine1 said:
    poppy123456 said:
    Thanks calcotti, i didn't think that was possible because the OP already claims UC.
    [Removed by moderator - inappropriate]

    I beg your pardon? How dare you speak to me like that. I've only tried to help you. I've reported your comment for your personal attack on me, personal attacks are not allowed on here.
    If you'd like to quote my comments where i've been rude and sickening towards others then please feel free, i'm waiting!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 174 Listener
    poppy123456 said:
    Davidblaine1 said:
    poppy123456 said:
    Thanks calcotti, i didn't think that was possible because the OP already claims UC.
    Op , get off my post your rude and not for the community I’ve seen your attitude towards other people on this site, I find your Behavour towards others sickening 

    I beg your pardon? How dare you speak to me like that. I've only tried to help you. I've reported your comment for your personal attack on me, personal attacks are not allowed on here.
    If you'd like to quote my comments where i've been rude and sickening towards others then please feel free, i'm waiting!
    There is nothing offensive in the whole of this post @Davidblaine1
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