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If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
Factsheet for claimants of Housing Benefit providing advice on managing money, dealing with debts and help with paying rent.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
Housing options, advice and support available for veterans who have concerns about paying their rent or mortgage
Find out how tenants and letting agents in the UK pay tax on behalf of landlords abroad under the Non-resident Landlord (NRL) Scheme.
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
What rentcharges are, how to apply to pay only your share of ('apportion') a rentcharge, or apply to buy out ('redeem') your rentchange.
Form RRO1: Application by tenant or local housing authority for a Rent Repayment Order (Housing and Planning Act 2016).
The Universal Credit Landlord Portal allows social rented sector (SRS) landlords to verify rent, support tenants and manage payments online.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
The Challenge is a £2 million competition to develop applications that help renters boost their credit scores, access credit and get on the housing ladder.
Making thank you payments to sponsors, including across different councils. Also checking if guests are paying rent to sponsors, and what to do if they are.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Information for landlords in England on tenant eviction: assured shorthold tenancies, including eviction notices, Section 21, Section 8, accelerated possession, possession orders, bailiffs
You can continue to get Housing Benefit for 2 weeks after you move to Universal Credit.
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