The report from Shelter and the National Housing
Federation, pointing the finger at agents and private landlords for
discriminating against tenants claiming benefits has infuriated many working in
the sector. Just like statistics that
claim the ending of private tenancies, not the rent arrears that led to serving
notice, are the leading cause of homelessness, rather examining the underlying
causes, we get a sensational headline that fails to scratch the surface of the
issues. Worst still, it offers no solutions, other than seeking to prosecute
agents and landlords and have the practice outlawed as indirect
discrimination. So, what is the reality
of the situation? In truth, there a host of reasons landlords and agents are
reluctant to take on tenants claiming benefits. Read more on the RLA website.
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