Report calls for reform of UC including direct payments to landlords https://t.co/nHVDuNwA1R

"troubled times can stimulate innovation, because out of necessity comes inspiration and this can lead to positive… https://t.co/bDgbtfdyLo

The impact of Universal Credit on the lettings market https://t.co/OOqzn0t0JJ via @https://twitter.com/TheNeg

Caridon Foundation helps 30 rough sleepers in Brent off the streets and into supported accommodation… https://t.co/WZ2D1yhwiw

Preventing wider access of direct payments will be detrimental to UC tenants https://t.co/WZHiEnExhF

Universal Credit UK: Concern over policy which could be ‘detrimental to tenants’ https://t.co/a726Bv5rmi

#LANDLORDS: From 1 July 2020 you will be required to have property electrics checked at least every 5 years by a pr… https://t.co/VsX4PanKcF

Landlords must perform Electrical Checks if they are letting properties as of the 1st July 2020. Make sure your rea… https://t.co/cYbsuNo83Q

BREAKING: DWP launches online system for APAs to replace unpopular UC47 forms https://t.co/ABQrJqR8Xw via @LandlordZONE

@DWP Universal Credit phone lines will be open between 9am-4pm on Saturday 22nd May 2020 and Monday 24th May 2020… https://t.co/9KrINWpzbT

Housing Benefit

Housing benefit is a payment delivered through the local authority, which helps individuals to pay their rent if they are on a low income or unemployed.

Housing Benefit can pay for part of or all of a tenants rent depending on the local housing area. How much they get depends on income, local housing area and circumstances.

Since 2013, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and income-related Jobseekers Allowance have been gradually replaced by a new benefit called Universal Credit which can include amounts to help with rent or a mortgage.

If set up correctly, Housing Benefit is a reliable and consistent method of paying rent for both tenant and landlord. CLS can advise on all aspects of Housing Benefit and we offer a range of services to help you deal with issues when they arise. 

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