We would like to see tax relief for landlords who let to benefits tenants
Author: Sherrelle Collman
18th November 2022, 3 years ago | 5
Sherrelle Collman
MPs calling for relief package to help tenants with post-pandemic rent arrears
Author: Sherrelle Collman
27th July 2021, 5 years ago | 2
UC advances available with 24 months to pay back
Author: Sherrelle Collman
11th May 2021, 5 years ago | 1
FEBRUARY FREEBIE 15-minute consultation with Caridon Landlord Solutions
Author: Sherrelle Collman
5th February 2021, 5 years ago | 0
Lack of access to APAs forcing UC landlords to serve notice
Author: Sherrelle Collman
4th February 2021, 5 years ago | 3
New How to Rent Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Author: Sherrelle Collman
11th December 2020, 5 years ago | 2
More tenants than ever in receipt of Universal Credit
Author: Sherrelle Collman
15th October 2020, 6 years ago | 9
Report calls for reform of UC including direct payments to landlords
Author: Sherrelle Collman
7th August 2020, 6 years ago | 0
Preventing wider access of direct payments will be detrimental to UC tenants
Author: Sherrelle Collman
5th June 2020, 6 years ago | 4
Much faster new DWP system for direct Universal Credit payments to Landlords
Author: Sherrelle Collman
14th May 2020, 6 years ago | 7
Wading through ‘info-overload’ amidst the pandemic
Author: Sherrelle Collman
23rd April 2020, 6 years ago | 0
Landlords need to understand Universal Credit as tenants sign on
Author: Sherrelle Collman
2nd April 2020, 6 years ago | 8
Advance Payments – Kicking the can down the street
Author: Sherrelle Collman
21st February 2020, 6 years ago | 2
BBC Two’s three part-series into Universal Credit
Author: Sherrelle Collman
6th February 2020, 6 years ago | 3
Universal Credit: Alternative Payment Arrangements Guidance
Author: Sherrelle Collman
9th January 2020, 6 years ago | 0
Landlords unable to identify payments for UC tenants due to changes in DWP system
Author: Sherrelle Collman
9th January 2020, 6 years ago | 11
BBC’s Panorama Investigates Universal Credit
Author: Sherrelle Collman
12th December 2019, 6 years ago | 0
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Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 28/10/2021 - 07:48
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 28/10/2021 - 07:48Hi Mick, As soon as I find out I will let every know!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Colin McNulty at 08/02/2021 - 14:20
Reply to the comment left by Colin McNulty at 08/02/2021 - 14:20Dear Colin, This seems to be the common theme of late, either the online APA does not reach the case manager or is just not set up in time....
Read More →8th February 2021, 5 years ago
When the online APA system launched I really thought that it would be a game changer and that that issues with APAs would be eliminated. However there are so many flaws in the complex UC system that to date have...
Read More →25th January 2021, 5 years ago
This seems to be a common theme of late. Have you contacted DWP and applied for an APA managed payment to landlord for the rent to be paid directly. Please feel free to call our offices if you need further...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 14/05/2020 - 12:23
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 14/05/2020 - 12:23Dear WP, I would always suggest that you request an APA. if your tenant does not fall into the set tier factors there is an option to input your...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 03/04/2020 - 16:15
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 03/04/2020 - 16:15Thanks Mick for your kind words. Hope you are keeping safe.
Read More →26th March 2020, 6 years ago
Dear Barry, Is your tenant on benefits or a low income? As many Local Authorities have now set up hardship funds for those affected by the impact of COVID -19. In addition if your tenant has been in arrears consistently...
Read More →8th February 2020, 6 years ago
The Lords Select Committee is calling for evidence into the economics of Universal Credit. The deadline for submissions is 29th February. I really would urge all landlords to comment. Please email me your views, experiences and effects that Universal Credit...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Luke P at 10/01/2020 - 20:02
Reply to the comment left by Luke P at 10/01/2020 - 20:02Dear Luke, Have you tried to contact your Local Partnership manager? I will post a list of all the regional service centres shorty.
Read More →28th December 2019, 6 years ago
Thank you Robert for the mention. As Robert stated UC will only pay the Housing Cost Element based on LHA, if the tenant is in 8 weeks or more rent arrears in his current accommodation (yours) they will pay third...
Read More →7th November 2019, 6 years ago
If landlords are having issues in obtaining an APA we would advise that they make raise a Stage One Compliant directly to DWP Complaints Team, they can be emailed at [email protected]. If you are still unhappy you can escalate your...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 19/10/2019 - 09:04
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 19/10/2019 - 09:04Thank you so much Mick. Its great to feel appreciated!
Read More →15th October 2019, 7 years ago
Dear Reluctant Landlord, I will be posting a Universal Survival Guide for readers within the next few days which i hope will be useful.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 12/10/2019 - 17:35
Hi WP We would be happy to speak with you and offer free advice on selecting a client on UC. We can also provide you with a free UC survival guide for landlords in managing UC and additional information. Enjoy...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Robert Mellors at 04/10/2019 - 10:06
Reply to the comment left by Robert Mellors at 04/10/2019 - 10:06Universal Credit is a more complex benefit then Housing Benefit. Please feel free to give me a call i am happy to offer you free advice to enable you...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 04/10/2019 - 11:37
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 04/10/2019 - 11:37Will do Mick.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 03/10/2019 - 11:19
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 03/10/2019 - 11:19Well said Mick
Read More →Reply to comment left by at 03/10/2019 - 10:12
Reply to the comment left by at 03/10/2019 - 10:12Dear Reader, Sorry to hear that you have given up on challenging DWP decisions, every landlord has a right to challenge a decision that they are not happy with. We may...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Eren Sinclair at 03/10/2019 - 09:53
Dear Rennie, Thank you for your kind words!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dr Rosalind Beck at 03/10/2019 - 09:10
Reply to the comment left by Dr Rosalind Beck at 03/10/2019 - 09:10Dear Dr Rosalind Beck, Thank you for your kind comments!
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