Two third of landlords who took part in a CIH/Circle Housing
Group survey said they would be unable to help any more than 20 per cent of
their tenants downsize as a result of the under-occupation penalty, commonly
known as the bedroom tax. 96 per cent
said that despite offering cash incentives and practical help, a lack of
available homes remained the biggest barrier for social housing tenants being
able to move. Measures being used
include promoting lodging schemes and relaxing their stance on allowing tenants
with rent arrears to transfer or mutually exchange.The survey also found that
84 per cent of landlords see the direct payment of housing benefit under
universal credit as the biggest threat to their rental income. Download a copy
of the report from the CIH website.
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