Government Attempts To Tackle Growing Rent Arrears Under Universal Credit

In response to a parliamentary written question last Friday, Damian Hinds, DWP minster, said in order to “address the issue of rent arrears in Universal Credit” DWP will roll out two initiatives that have recently been piloted – the Trusted Partner scheme and the landlord portal. More landlords will be included in the schemes from October, starting with the largest landlord groups “in order to ensure the highest possible number of tenants are able to benefit from the schemes, as early as possible”, Mr Hinds said. Read more on Inside Housing.