#private-renters

#private-renters

Around 1.6 million private renters in the UK will receive an increase in their housing support in April through uprated Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates.

The LHA rates will cover the cheapest 30% of rents in an area, potentially making families claiming Housing Benefit an average of £800 better off per month. [ more ]

Private renters in London are being asked to pay more than the advertised rent to secure a property in competitive bidding wars.

Mushrooms growing in the bathroom and rat infestations are some of the problems faced by private renters in London. [ more ]