Councils Urged To Do More To Help Property Landlords

Falling into rental arrears is not straight forward landlords, at least not as it used to be. It has been revealed that an increasing number of Local Housing Allowance tenants are falling into arrears, but it isn’t their fault.

Paragon revealed that the way the local housing allowance is paid; many LHA tenants are finding themselves 2-4 weeks in arrears, even if they have completed the paperwork.

The advice councils are giving to the tenants…

They are asking tenants to stay in their property until a bailiff or possession date comes through. This is creating tension where an easy solution could be provided.

Why the delays in processing the paper work?

Property advisors believe it is protocol preventing councils from quickly processing these applications. Fortunately, there is a procedure property investors can use to assist their tenants.

Firstly, contact your local council immediately to get an investigation underway.
However, property investors will need to ask permission of their tenant first.

Currently, councils will not speak to a landlord unless they have got written permission from the tenant.

It is vital that property investors establish a good relationship with their tenants to ensure proceedings run smoothly.

Being open with your tenants can immediately determine if your council is causing your tenant to fall into arrears and prevent unnecessary property possession proceedings.