Can I ask for a tenant's Universal credit to be paid directly to me as part payment towards rent?
Universal Credit

SeeRay

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2 years ago

My tenant hasn't paid rent this month.
He tells me he is unwell and not been to work regularly.
He receives universal credit. Can I ask that his housing benefit be paid directly to me to cover for part of his rent? If yes, how do I go about doing this?

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Can I ask for a tenant's Universal credit to be paid directly to me as part payment towards rent?
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