Homes and property Private landlords: Rent and Housing Benefit

Getting things right to get rent in

Check out the correct procedure to follow if you want to raise the rent, or deal with a tenant's rent arrears.

See how Housing Benefit can help your tenant pay the rent - as long as everything is done correctly.

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