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rachelw90
rachelw90 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
Hi everyone, I saw tonight on the news that people that are claiming universal credit or looking to claim it that your rent you receive from housing benefit for your landlord is sent directly to them..I have stayed in my property for 3 years and my landlord is against housing benefit so if he knew I was receiving housing benefit then I would be told to leave. What happens? I have never been late etc with the rent in the whole 3 years. Thank you.

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  • clarkjohnson
    clarkjohnson Community member Posts: 210 Pioneering
    Hello my council rent is paid into my account by uc and then I pay my monthly rent to the council via direct debit if that's any help 
  • rachelw90
    rachelw90 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
    are you a private tenant or council? thanks
  • ricky1040
    ricky1040 Community member Posts: 121 Pioneering
    Donu have a tenancy contract. If so and it doesnt specifically state that they dont accept this method of rent payment then he cant refuse you. 
  • clarkjohnson
    clarkjohnson Community member Posts: 210 Pioneering
    I'm council rach I think people on uc can ask for the rent to be paid direct to there landlord if they wish . But there are people in the forum who will explain things better to you I'm sure . Good luck ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,357 Disability Gamechanger
    When you transfer to UC then you'll need your tenancy agree to be able to claim the housing element, if you're privately renting. You have an option of it being paid to you or directly to your landlord.

    Some mortgage companies won't allow landlords to rent to those claiming benefits, i'm not sure what would happen if your LL found out.
    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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