Tag: Universal Credit

How to get a earning deduction order from court?

Author: Readers Question

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I have finally got a court order against my ex-tenants after nine months of struggle, they owe me over...

NRLA blasts politicians for ignoring housing benefit crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The NRLA has slammed political parties’ failure to address housing benefit rates. More than 1.5 million households rely on Local...

Can the council rehouse my disabled tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I was granted possession after a wait of over 7 months. Since one of my tenants is disabled, the...

Help – Tenant moved out and no rent payment from Universal Credit?

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I get direct rent payments from Universal Credit for a tenant who has been in the property for 2...

Exclusive: Universal Credit payment delays leave landlords in limbo

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2024, 2 years ago | 53

Landlords renting to Universal Credit tenants are being warned of potential payment inconsistencies in light of recent changes by the...

Universal Credit claimants face housing affordability crisis despite benefit increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Universal Credit claimants face a severe shortage of affordable rental properties, with a recent rise in housing benefit failing to...

A landlord’s stark warning to tenants on legislation impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 45

A landlord has warned that “tenants will suffer the most” if new legislation and regulations get the green light. Mick...

A must-read for all landlords: A frustrated landlord speaks out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 43

A landlord has told Property118 of his frustrations in dealing with the courts and rent tribunals – and warns that...

Housing benefit gap leaves one million renters struggling

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2024, 3 years ago | 10

One million private renters who depend on Universal Credit are unable to cover their rent with the housing benefit they...

NRLA gets think tank’s backing for direct payments to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2024, 3 years ago | 7

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has echoed calls made by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) over direct...

Landlord fears ‘prison sentence’ over council’s selective licensing application process

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 25

One landlord says applying for a selective licence with his council’s online system is a ‘complete waste of money’ which...

LHA increase – BAP and S13 confusion?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2024, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I am trying to prepare in advance of 1st April when the new LHA rate is applied. According to...

Universal credit chaos leaves tenants in tears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th January 2024, 3 years ago | 33

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has sparked fury as Universal Credit (UC) applicants face extensive demands to confirm...

Less wiggle room for Shelter to keep stating that landlords are evicting for no reason?

Author: Readers Question

21st August 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, the government have updated the procedure for a landlord to request a direct deduction from a tenant’s benefits to...

Housing Benefit freeze sees tenants falling ‘£200 short’ every month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Families on low incomes are grappling with a monthly deficit of £200 due to a stagnant housing benefit that doesn’t...

Tenant moved out and let cousin move in without telling us!

Author: Readers Question

16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a tenant with a large family who has rented from me since 2019. This tenant has had...

Inadequate benefits ‘excluding people from the housing market’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A leading industry body has urged the UK government to improve access to housing for people in receipt of benefits...

Proof of tenancy for UC?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2023, 4 years ago | 19

Hello, My excellent tenant of 8 years standing wishes to apply for universal credit. The requirements state : We will...

The Social Housing crisis and Landlords

Author: Paul Shamplina

23rd April 2014, 12 years ago | 10

In May last year I did a TV programme called The One Show, where they filmed me serving a section...

Universal Credit is not a debacle Parliament told by IDS!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2013, 13 years ago | 12

Mr Iain Duncan Smith the Work and Pensions Secretary, admitted to Parliament yesterday that the Universal credit system was not...

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Universal Credit The Elephant in the Room

Author: Mary Latham

19th March 2012, 14 years ago | 58

After reading the comments posted here, I wanted to begin a new discussion about Universal Credit and I hope that Ben...