Despite housing benefit discrimination being confirmed as unlawful in a landmark court ruling last July, there continues to be a growing shortage of social housing and private accommodation for the homeless, individuals, and families claiming Universal Credit or Housing Benefit.
A recent appeal was made from a social housing organisation working with Bridgend Council, to private landlords asking them to lease their properties for emergency housing, to boost its shortage of accommodation. Private landlords are being offered a scheme featuring one to three-year lease agreements, guaranteed rent and full management service.
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