Thousands of Universal Credit claimants could be at risk
of homelessness, as landlords refuse to consider their rental application,
research has revealed. The report, by tenant referencing and insurance agency
Landlord Secure, found that 16% of landlords would refuse to progress an
application from any prospective renter who was in receipt of Universal Credit
payments. This is despite estimates suggesting that 37% of Universal Credit
claimants are in employment. Read more on 24housing.
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