Originally posted on SPeye Joe (Welfarewrites):
A few days ago there was an article in the
Independent
about the first year of Universal Credit in Warrington entitled
Universal Credit isn’t working. The reason I am commenting here is that I
suspect THE major issue has been missed although stated in the article –
the cost to landlords of about £1300 per tenant per year.
Yes I did say £1300 per tenant per year!…oUCh! oUCh! oUCh!
The article was well read and circulated and Peter Fitzhenry Director of Golden Gates Housing – the former council housing department – was rightfully scathing over the policy and the article featured:-
The article was well read and circulated and Peter Fitzhenry Director of Golden Gates Housing – the former council housing department – was rightfully scathing over the policy and the article featured:-
Payments have been so haphazard that 92 per cent of those on Golden Gate’s books using the new benefit are in rent arrears, and two have been evicted since moving on to it. A further 13 are on suspended possession orders or notices seeking possession. Typically, around half of housing…
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