Can landlord evict me for now claiming Universal credit

crunch99

I recently became I'll and lost my job so now claiming universal credit which covers my rent. Can the landlord evict me for being on UC? I have always paid rent on time.

45002

crunch99 wrote:

I recently became I'll and lost my job so now claiming universal credit which covers my rent. Can the landlord evict me for being on UC? I have always paid rent on time.

What type of tenancy do you have, when did you 1st move in ?




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Socajam

Maybe his landlord insurance will increase if you are on benefits.

parkrunner

Landlord won't do anything if he doesn't know and you continue to pay the rent on time.

Benight

45002 wrote: »

What type of tenancy do you have, when did you 1st move in ?




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So it looks like we are unlikely to get a response from the OP on that one.

So assuming an ASTA, if it's within a fixed period, then the OP should be able to stay to the end of the fixed period ... and then it will depend on what the LL has done and by when.

Otherswise if you are in a periodic tenancy, then the OP will have 2 months at least before being expected to leave.

Hopefully the OP will have a new job by then and be off benefits.
Of course, if the LL is looking to oust the tenant anyway, the LL can, UC or no UC.

WhenIam64

Of course, if the LL is looking to oust the tenant anyway, the LL can, UC or no UC.

As the law currently stands. There have been moved to remove this right but unlikely to see the light of day for a while. Suggest the OP goes to see the Housing Options team at his local authority to see what the can do. Best also to look for a new place within the 2 months you are allowed.

There is a possibility the LL may not have done it properly but that comes down to a local housing charity checking the s21 for you to see if there are flaws.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/eviction/section_21_eviction/section_21_eviction_process

calcotti

crunch99 wrote: »

I recently became I'll and lost my job so now claiming universal credit which covers my rent. Can the landlord evict me for being on UC? I have always paid rent on time.

Normally UC will pay the housing costs to the tenant and the tenant has to pay the landlord. Provided the landlord continues to be paid on time they will not know how the tenant got the money so the question shouldn't arise.

w06

my landlord only knows I'm on UC because I told him - he did write me a letter for them but that was only necessary because I've been here so long and my tenancy agreement has evolved and rent inevitably gone up over time, I offered the letter rather than UC asking.

But living in fear of being evicted is horrible and so in your position I'd discuss it with your landlord at least then you know where you stand. Mine doesn't usually let to folk on housing benefit or students, I've been both in my time here, it's been a learning experience for him i think.

calcotti

Unless your tenancy agreement says you must tell your landlord if you claim benefits you are under no obligation to tell them.

WhenIam64

Unless your tenancy agreement says you must tell your landlord if you claim benefits you are under no obligation to tell them.

Moot point if the LA writes to the Landlord asking to confirm the rent. Or the DWP calling up holiday companies to confirm the dates of a holiday and how it was paid for.

Lots goes on in the background to protect the public purse so don't volunteer it if you don't need to. But do volunteer it, if you think it will help your position.

calcotti

WhenIam64 wrote: »

Moot point if the LA writes to the Landlord asking to confirm the rent. Or the DWP calling up holiday companies to confirm the dates of a holiday and how it was paid for.

Lots goes on in the background to protect the public purse so don't volunteer it if you don't need to. But do volunteer it, if you think it will help your position.

The LA are not involved as OP is claiming UC, not HB. If private rental DWP will normally want to see tenancy agreement as proof of rent - they don’t necessarily need to contact landlord. Of course OP may need to inform landlord if they need paperwork produced to support their claim, as W06 says.