The amount of time landlords have been waiting to receive
rent under universal credit has jumped because of government delays in
processing payments. Social landlords can apply for benefit for housing costs
to be paid directly to them, instead of to the household, if tenants are in two
months of arrears under alternative payment arrangements (APAs). It is
understood the average time between posting an APA application and receiving
confirmation of payment increased from 19 days in October to 24 days in
November. The delay will re-ignite fears
that direct payment will make it harder for social landlords to collect rent,
undermining their income streams. Read more on Inside Housing.
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