Housing associations are facing mounting problems with
rent arrears as a direct result of the bedroom tax, the House of Commons has
been told. Labour MPs Julie Hilling (Bolton West) and Alex Cunningham (Stockton
North) revealed how social landlords in their constituencies had seen a sharp
rise in arrears due to the controversial under-occupation policy. Hilling said:
"Bolton at Home tells me that its arrears stand at £1.9 million, even though
it has a 97% collection rate and has employed an additional 11 people to
increase collection and support tenants in financial difficulty. The Minister’s
policies are jeopardising his business model on social housing and the ability
to build new houses and improve current stock. Can he honestly say that his
policies are working?" Read more on 24dash.
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