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Receiving Housing Benefit and have Greedy Landlord
JasonBat
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Dear all,
I am in receipt of housing benefit (due to a disability) and my landlord keeps putting the rent up. I am, of course, in no position to negotiate.
Currently my housing benefit does not even cover the full rent.
I am unable to afford moving costs and a deposit. My credit record is also destroyed because of a protracted illness/disability.
I cannot work and I am concerned that any landlord is going to hold this against me.
How do I go about moving if push comes to shove?
Many thanks for any input.
I am in receipt of housing benefit (due to a disability) and my landlord keeps putting the rent up. I am, of course, in no position to negotiate.
Currently my housing benefit does not even cover the full rent.
I am unable to afford moving costs and a deposit. My credit record is also destroyed because of a protracted illness/disability.
I cannot work and I am concerned that any landlord is going to hold this against me.
How do I go about moving if push comes to shove?
Many thanks for any input.
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Why do you keep agreeing to rent increases if you cant afford them?0
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How does the rent compare with similar properties in the area? You might find this guide about Rent Increases useful.
Is your name on the housing list with the local council and other nearby councils? I know that some councils can help with the deposit for another property through a rent deposit guarantee scheme and that it is possible to have some overlap between two properties when claiming LHA.0 -
How does the rent compare with similar properties in the area? You might find this guide about Rent Increases useful.
Is your name on the housing list with the local council and other nearby councils? I know that some councils can help with the deposit for another property through a rent deposit guarantee scheme and that it is possible to have some overlap between two properties when claiming LHA.
Thanks.
It seems most of the properties in my area are more expensive except for studio flats. It also seems my place is not that much more expensive than a studio flat (by about £50 to £100).
I thought about signing up to the housing list but I believe I was told the waiting list was around 20 years.0 -
You're in a very good position to negotiate.What choice do I have? I am not in a position to negotiate it would seem.
You have a guaranteed income. The income you get is more guaranteed than an employee as you can't be kicked off benefits. The landlord has a long term tenant who pays the rent on time every month which is very valuable. I would always negotiate.
That depends on the area. Studio flats around here are more expensive than 1 bedroom flats. The studio's are designed for executive commuter's who appreciate luxury living within commuting distance of work. They may even own a large house somewhere else in the country that is too far to commute to anywhere.Thanks.
It seems most of the properties in my area are more expensive except for studio flats. It also seems my place is not that much more expensive than a studio flat (by about £50 to £100).
I thought about signing up to the housing list but I believe I was told the waiting list was around 20 years.
The one bed flats are designed to be as cheap as possible.
If the other properties are more expensive then where are going to move to?:footie:
Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. 0 -
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You're in a very good position to negotiate.
You have a guaranteed income. The income you get is more guaranteed than an employee as you can't be kicked off benefits. The landlord has a long term tenant who pays the rent on time every month which is very valuable. I would always negotiate.
Thanks. I have been renting here for 10 years too. I imagine I have nearly paid off their mortgage.0 -
I thought about signing up to the housing list but I believe I was told the waiting list was around 20 years.
You've got to be in it to win it.
You might find that whatever your health problems are could bump you further up the list so it's worth looking in to. You could also consider other councils nearby which might have less demand for council properties.0 -
How often are these rent increases, and as already asked, is the rent comparable to others in your area?
As for moving, you'd need to save up for moving costs and deposit etc.0
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