Shelter Report Misses Target And Offers No Solutions

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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