The following information answers landlords’ most common questions about housing benefit for the properties they let.
Universal Credit: Top tips for landlords
Link to guidance Universal Credit and rented housing
This means that for most working age people, they are no longer be able to make a new claim for housing benefit. Universal Credit, which is administered by the Department Work and Pensions, includes a housing element as to help to pay their rent. The Local Authority will continue to process applications for discretionary housing payments.
If your tenant moves and/or you take on a new tenant - use the online Landlord Move Form
On the 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation came into force. If claimants would like us to talk to either their landlord or landlord agent about housing benefit after that date, they will have to register their consent. They can do this by providing their name and national insurance number on the form below.
Consent to discuss with landlord form
When we have their consent we will be able to tell their landlord how much housing benefit has been awarded and when payments are due. We will not disclose any other details unless they specifically instruct us to do so. They can withdraw their consent at any time by either email to landlordoptin@tendringdc.gov.uk or in writing to Council Tax Offices, 88-90 Pier Avenue, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 1TN.
If there is any information you cannot find or need further help, please contact us on benefitsmail@tendringdc.gov.uk or Benefits office, 88-90 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1TN
These Council departments also have information available for Landlords:
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