Date Published 28 March 2022
The rentals market at the moment is crazy.
Supply shortages are making it hard for everyone to find property within the private rented sector, yet people are also being encouraged in from local authorities as there's also a shortage of social housing and in an attempt to free up chains when it comes to buying and selling property.
Landlords have their pick of the market. They can choose the tenants with the best affordability or the most reliable income. As competition increases rents increase with it and increasing numbers are paying months of rent up front.
But where does it leave the most vulnerable?
Landlords and agents aren't allowed to discriminate against people claiming benefits, but in reality, when there's such tough competition for rental homes, is it really a level playing field?
If you're a landlord, and you have tenants who, for whatever reason, require help with their rent, give the team a call for our Guide to Universal Credit: Top Tips for Landlord
