What is the process for a first time DSS tenant?
2016-12-22 10:37 pm
I'm a 19 year old disabled university student. I receive employment support allowance as I am unable to work due to having muscular dystrophy (all jobs available to me such as waitress etc are too physically challenging for my condition). I am aware of how much HB and council tax reduction I can get and have worked out my finances. I am currently looking for 1-2 bedroom properties to rent but am struggling to find landlords that accept DSS. I am very good at managing money and just want a chance to live as independently as I can. I can offer cash upfront and a guarantor if required. I was just wondering if a landlord does agree to let a property to me, what is the applying for HB process? how long will it take in total? I have a rough idea I am just wondering the timings of everything? I'd like to be able to reassure the landlord of the process but do not know it well enough myself.
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2016-12-23 4:33 am
Are you sure you're eligible for housing benefit? Full time university students are generally exempt; so you might want to check with your local council first.
Your council will also be able to advise of the application process and timescales.
At 19 - a guarantor will be required irrelevant of whether you're on benefits or not; and you will also be required to pay a deposit and first months rent up front.
Your council will also be able to advise of the application process and timescales.
At 19 - a guarantor will be required irrelevant of whether you're on benefits or not; and you will also be required to pay a deposit and first months rent up front.
2016-12-22 11:22 pm
Under 35 yrs old one bed or a lodging room in a house is the only HB you can claim for, so stop looking for 2 bed as you will not get any https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/overview
2016-12-23 5:06 am
I think you must be getting DSA not ESA. Take a look here for the difference https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs/grants-and-funding-disabled-students. ESA is for part time students.
Yes you are eligible for housing benefit. But you first need to find out how much you will get. It is not a blank cheque to cover whatever you want to spend. Your student and living loans are considered income so it may be a lot less than you think. Shelter has a good way of calculating this http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/housing_benefit/claiming_housing_benefit
Once you know how much you can get, ask your university to help you find something. They may put you in a hall of residence.
Yes you are eligible for housing benefit. But you first need to find out how much you will get. It is not a blank cheque to cover whatever you want to spend. Your student and living loans are considered income so it may be a lot less than you think. Shelter has a good way of calculating this http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/housing_benefit/claiming_housing_benefit
Once you know how much you can get, ask your university to help you find something. They may put you in a hall of residence.
2016-12-23 1:00 am
Sorry but at your age HB will only be given for a bedsit or a room in a shared house.
You need to talk to either CAB or the DHSS
You need to talk to either CAB or the DHSS
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