Private tenants: paying rent
Rent: payments and problems
You can claim Housing Benefit to help pay some or all of your rent if you are on a low income.
If your landlord wants to increase the rent, they have to follow the correct procedure - depending on the type of tenancy you have.
See what to do if you are having trouble paying your rent.
Contents of Private tenants: paying rent
- Rent: payments and problems (this page)
- Housing Benefit to help you pay
- Rent increase
- Having trouble paying your rent





