housing benefit

  • Universal credit and rent arrears

    Since the introduction of Universal Credit in 2013, there have been a variety of issues raised, especially from people who rent properties and find themselves in debt. The main reason for this is because those who claim for Universal Credit, must wait six weeks before they receive their first imbursement, and therefore are not able to pay their rent in time.

    Previously, tenants received some of their benefits or tax credits weekly, which made it easier to pay their rent. These benefits and tax credits included:

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