Universal Credit and Local Housing Allowance
Related Articles
What Is the LHA Rate for My Area?
The rent service has provided a useful site called lha-direct, where you can search any area's local housing allowance rate.
8 Weeks Arrears, No Set Off Allowed for Repairs
where housing benefit is concerned, eight weeks of arrears refers to the contractual liability of rent and should not include any set-off.
Payment to Landlord even if not 8 weeks arrears
The Department of Work and Pensions guidance to local authorities states that a local authority should "consider" direct payment, even if the tenant is not in eight weeks' arrears
Updated Universal Credit Guidance for Landlords
As the rollout of Universal Credit continues throughout England and Wales, new Universal Credit guidance has been published.
Housing Benefit Recovery of Second Payment
it was not possible for the second payment to the landlord to have been for housing benefit as dual payment is not allowed by the regulations.
How To Find Out if Tenant Has Been Paid Housing Benefit
Finding out if your tenant is receiving benefits can be difficult.
Council Gave Wrong Advice on the LHA
The London Borough of Newham gave wrong advice to a woman about local housing allowance (LHA), leaving her with rent arrears.
When MUST Housing Benefit Paid to Landlord?
This article does not apply to Universal Credit. This article explains when housing benefits must be paid to a landlord directly. See also Doncaster v Coventry City Council 2009.
What Is the LHA Rate for My Area?
The rent service has provided a useful site called lha-direct, where you can search any area's local housing allowance rate.
8 Weeks Arrears, No Set Off Allowed for Repairs
where housing benefit is concerned, eight weeks of arrears refers to the contractual liability of rent and should not include any set-off.
Payment to Landlord even if not 8 weeks arrears
The Department of Work and Pensions guidance to local authorities states that a local authority should "consider" direct payment, even if the tenant is not in eight weeks' arrears
Updated Universal Credit Guidance for Landlords
As the rollout of Universal Credit continues throughout England and Wales, new Universal Credit guidance has been published.
Housing Benefit Recovery of Second Payment
it was not possible for the second payment to the landlord to have been for housing benefit as dual payment is not allowed by the regulations.
How To Find Out if Tenant Has Been Paid Housing Benefit
Finding out if your tenant is receiving benefits can be difficult.
Council Gave Wrong Advice on the LHA
The London Borough of Newham gave wrong advice to a woman about local housing allowance (LHA), leaving her with rent arrears.
When MUST Housing Benefit Paid to Landlord?
This article does not apply to Universal Credit. This article explains when housing benefits must be paid to a landlord directly. See also Doncaster v Coventry City Council 2009.
What Is the LHA Rate for My Area?
The rent service has provided a useful site called lha-direct, where you can search any area's local housing allowance rate.
8 Weeks Arrears, No Set Off Allowed for Repairs
where housing benefit is concerned, eight weeks of arrears refers to the contractual liability of rent and should not include any set-off.
Payment to Landlord even if not 8 weeks arrears
The Department of Work and Pensions guidance to local authorities states that a local authority should "consider" direct payment, even if the tenant is not in eight weeks' arrears
Related Forms
Complaint - Refusal to Supply Housing Benefit Payments
When a landlord has a tenant claiming housing benefits, it can be frustrating when the local authority refuses to speak to the landlord about the claim.
Permission to Speak with Universal Credit or Housing Benefit
A consent form accompanying a tenancy agreement or be provided during a tenancy, asking the tenant for permission to speak with Universal Credit or a Housing Benefit department about their claim.
Request for Direct Payment Two Months Arrears Universal Credit (UC47)
Learn about the UC47 form and how it allows the DWP to make direct payments to landlords when tenants are in arrears. Find out more on our site.
Notice to Local Authority Tenant 8 Weeks in Arrears
for payment to be made directly under regulation 95 Housing Benefit Regulations 2006, the landlord must notify the local authority that the tenant is in 8 weeks of arrears
Permission to Discuss Housing Benefit Claim with Local Authority
this template form can be completed, signed by the tenant and sent to the local authority and provides permission to discuss the claim with them.
Template Letter for Landlords Seeking Tenant Housing Benefit Info
Landlords have a right to know about housing benefit payments. Use our customisable template to contact local authorities & get the info you need.
Regulation 96 (Discretionary) Request for Direct HB Payment
When a tenant is receiving Housing Benefit and in arrears with their rent, it's possible to request direct payment even before they are 8 weeks or more in arrears. Such payment is discretionary
Judicial Review Pre Action Refusal to Supply Housing Benefit Payments
Often, all a landlord wishes to know is if payment has been made to the tenant or not. It is not commonly known, but in most cases, a landlord has an absolute right to know if any payments of money have been made to the tenant.
Complaint - Refusal to Supply Housing Benefit Payments
When a landlord has a tenant claiming housing benefits, it can be frustrating when the local authority refuses to speak to the landlord about the claim.
Permission to Speak with Universal Credit or Housing Benefit
A consent form accompanying a tenancy agreement or be provided during a tenancy, asking the tenant for permission to speak with Universal Credit or a Housing Benefit department about their claim.
Request for Direct Payment Two Months Arrears Universal Credit (UC47)
Learn about the UC47 form and how it allows the DWP to make direct payments to landlords when tenants are in arrears. Find out more on our site.
Notice to Local Authority Tenant 8 Weeks in Arrears
for payment to be made directly under regulation 95 Housing Benefit Regulations 2006, the landlord must notify the local authority that the tenant is in 8 weeks of arrears
Permission to Discuss Housing Benefit Claim with Local Authority
this template form can be completed, signed by the tenant and sent to the local authority and provides permission to discuss the claim with them.
Template Letter for Landlords Seeking Tenant Housing Benefit Info
Landlords have a right to know about housing benefit payments. Use our customisable template to contact local authorities & get the info you need.
Regulation 96 (Discretionary) Request for Direct HB Payment
When a tenant is receiving Housing Benefit and in arrears with their rent, it's possible to request direct payment even before they are 8 weeks or more in arrears. Such payment is discretionary
Judicial Review Pre Action Refusal to Supply Housing Benefit Payments
Often, all a landlord wishes to know is if payment has been made to the tenant or not. It is not commonly known, but in most cases, a landlord has an absolute right to know if any payments of money have been made to the tenant.
Complaint - Refusal to Supply Housing Benefit Payments
When a landlord has a tenant claiming housing benefits, it can be frustrating when the local authority refuses to speak to the landlord about the claim.
Permission to Speak with Universal Credit or Housing Benefit
A consent form accompanying a tenancy agreement or be provided during a tenancy, asking the tenant for permission to speak with Universal Credit or a Housing Benefit department about their claim.
Request for Direct Payment Two Months Arrears Universal Credit (UC47)
Learn about the UC47 form and how it allows the DWP to make direct payments to landlords when tenants are in arrears. Find out more on our site.