New universal credit rules which could leave 200,000
claimants waiting six months for their benefit have sparked fresh fears over
increased tenant rent arrears. The new regulations have been described by social
landlords as likely to lead to increased hardship and evictions. Currently, the
DWP calculates a claimant’s universal credit monthly. If they earn above a
certain threshold in that month, their entitlement is reduced or removed. Under
the new rules, the DWP will take into account earnings the claimant has made in
the six months previously. This means a person who earns a larger amount in one
month, but nothing the following month, may find they are unable to claim
universal credit for up to six months. Read more on Inside Housing.
No comments:
Post a Comment