Wednesday 29 November 2017

‘Thousands’ Of Universal Credit Claimants At Risk Of Rental Market Rejection

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants could be at risk of homelessness, as landlords refuse to consider their rental application, research has revealed. The report, by tenant referencing and insurance agency Landlord Secure, found that 16% of landlords would refuse to progress an application from any prospective renter who was in receipt of Universal Credit payments. This is despite estimates suggesting that 37% of Universal Credit claimants are in employment. Read more on 24housing.

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