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working tenant or HB?

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circlehead · 03/06/2011 12:17

If I were to work part time, but still get all/part of my rent paid by LHA, does that make me a working tenant or would I still be ''DSS'' ?

I'm just wondering if it is the social esteem of being employed, rather than where the actual rent is coming from, that makes agents/landlords happy to accept working tenants?

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GypsyMoth · 03/06/2011 12:20

some cant access HB at all due to mortgage resrictions though,so check this first

HappyMummyOfOne · 04/06/2011 17:19

Its the actual housing benefit whether employed or not. Many mortgages and insurances forbid HB tennants so you could invalidate the insurance in the event of a fire etc.

Yes you would be seen as a "DSS" tennant if claiming HB as its the old phrase for it but its still used by landlords to state whether or not they will accept HB tennants.

BertieBotts · 04/06/2011 17:22

It's worth phoning up and asking. Some might be happier to take you on if you are working, but on a low wage.

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