Many are expecting rent increases
Those who claim Universal Credit have been encouraged to report any hikes in rent payments to the Department for Work and Pensions . This comes as many anticipate an increase in housing costs in the new financial year, while Universal Credit payments are set to stay the same.
Some may not even get the increase until June, reports Birmingham Live. A number of local authorities have now spoken out and urged tenants to tell the DWP the details of any rent changes.This allows councils to adjust the benefit levels to cover them. Universal Credit includes a housing element built into the payment. Birmingham City Council is among the local authorities urging tenants to make sure the DWP has details of any new rental charges so it can adjust benefit levels to cover them.
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