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The gov is looking at changing how housing benefit is paid, from directly to the landlord to directly to the tenants, they've been running the pilot schemes for
by 6d0debc071 13y ago
The gov is looking at changing how housing benefit is paid, from directly to the landlord to directly to the tenants, they've been running the pilot schemes for it quite recently in fact. You can find loads of reports on the things with a quick search, some from quite reputable sources.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21756567 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21756567
I suppose it's possible you and I are talking about different kinds of tenancy, but I don't think that the numerous news stories on this can just be hand-waved away either.
- DanBC 13y ago> Bron Afon community housing > Southwark Council > Minister Steve Webb said: "We currently pay housing benefit directly to one million people in the private sector and that works pretty well. > "We are trying to treat people in council houses the same way, but we want to get it right." That change is for people living in council housing or housing association properties. It hasn't been possible to get HB for a regular property paid direct to the landlord for many years.
- 6d0debc071 13y agoAh, that's much clearer. Thank you! ^_^