how do estate agents check that prospective tenants are in employment and not just claiming benefit to pay?

When looking for a property to rent, i noticed that alot of agents won’t accept DSS for whatever reason. My relative is in this situation and she said that the housing benefit is now paid direct to the tenant who then has to pay the landlord. So how would the landlord find out if the [...]

What are my rights regarding short-assured tenancy contract?

I have a 12 month short-assured tenancy contract but am very unhappy with the property I’m renting. The shower doesn’t work and hasn’t since we moved in 1.5 months ago. Only recently after 3 plumbers have visited has the problem been identified and we’ve been told by the plumber himself that the shower [...]

DO YOU ACCEPT DSS/HOUSING BENEFIT?

I am a young single mum (not out of choice!!) to a two year old little boy – I’m looking for a two bedroom place to live in the south london area (I’m not too fussy) – my notice runs out on sunday I’m starting to panic. I’m staying with a friend temporarily.
I would be [...]

Can my landlord keep constantly accessing my home to try and short sale their property going into foreclosure?

The condo I am renting in Scottsdale,AZ is set to foreclose next week. For the last month the owner has been sending me 48 hour notices for scheduled walk throughs about 3 times a week between the hours of 10:00 and 3:00. I continue to pay my rent for the full amount every month. My [...]

Should I collect rent from a tenant that is living in a house that was discharged in Bankruptcy?

The bank has yet to foreclose on this property and its been almost a year since the bankruptcy was discharged. The tenants have been living in the house for almost a year for free. I was contacted recently by the bank to do a deed in lieu of to try and short sell [...]

Can you get a budgeting loan from the DSS if you are on incapacity benefit?

The form mentions you can get a loan if you receive jobseekers allowance,income support and pension credits, i wondered if anyone knew before i fill in the form for a disabled family member,thanks

Does anyone know what the procedure is when changing boroughs and already in receipt of housing benefit?

I’m a new claimant, (claiming due to ill health not laziness! …had a job, but have been given a career break until my health improves) and cannot seem to find any estate agents who are willing to accept housing benefit tenants.
Have searched Gumtree, Google, the works. It seems that other boroughs, (am currently in Brent) [...]

We currently rent a home that is possibly heading toward foreclosure. Do you have the option to buy?

We have been told by our landlord that he is going to try to short sale the house we are currently renting. We have expressed interest in buying the property on the short sale. Is this possible? We are really hoping to purchase this home. What are the chances we will [...]

Does anyone know of property management agencies for short lets in Greenwich, London?

I have a shiny new 2-bed apartment in Greenwich that I want to rent out for short lets/holiday rentals, and need a reputable agency that can manage the apartment and tenants on my behalf as I live overseas.

UK: How do DSS benefit claimants receive their money if they wish not to have a bank account?

Also, what methods of payment are available? Is there still such things as Post Office accounts?
Thanks for replies so far. Just to add, would it be possible to overdraw in a PO account? Can you ask the PO not to allow overdrawn payment?