A new survey from the NFA and ARCH has revealed the total
shortfall in rent from tenants claiming Universal Credit is £6.68m. That
represents a significant chunk of the £68.5m total value of council rent arrears
from landlords surveyed, despite Universal Credit claimants only making up 2.6%
of tenants. A report accompanying the survey said the roll-out should be
stopped or slowed “to prevent further distress and financial hardship to many
families, as well as unprecedented levels of rent arrears and demand for
support from landlords”. Almost three-quarters of Universal Credit claimants –
or 73% – were in arrears, owing an average of £772.21, up from £611.73 a year
earlier. Read more on Inside Housing.
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