Monday 16 January 2012

60% of landlords displaying 'No housing benefit tenants' in ads - survey


Six out of 10 landlords are refusing to accept anyone on benefits, specifically stating ‘no housing benefit tenants’ in their adverts, according to a survey conducted by flat and house share website SpareRoom.co.uk.

A survey of more than 1,000 UK landlords has highlighted widespread negativity towards housing benefit tenants, with respondents citing unreliable, late or no payments as the main issues.

It found that almost nine out of 10 (87%) landlords have had problems with housing benefit tenants not paying the rent on time, with one in 10 (11%) admitting they have had tenants who stopped paying rent altogether.

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