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Universal Credit

Payments of housing related benefits will change in 2013 with the introduction of Universal Credit. This well-timed RLA workshop helps you take the initiative and understand the changes, how they can interact and how this will directly impact housing benefit payments. You can assess and plan for the future effects on both your tenant and your business.

The workshop is designed and delivered by a leading expert who was previously Head of Benefits & Revenues at one of the UK’s largest councils. Now a landlord himself your trainer understands the perspective of landlords and agents

Objectives: Provide you with the knowledge of the workings of ‘Universal Credit’ benefit scheme. Have a clear understanding of what actions, if any, are required and know how to follow the process.

Suitable for:...Any landlord, letting agent or other housing service provider concerned about the potential impact of the forthcoming changes on their tenants, their receipt of payments

Course Content:

Why Universal credit is being implemented
What are the changes
The structure
Payment process
Conditions
Implications for a landlord
Mitigation considerations
Duration: Full day

Course Cost

£110 Members
£130 Non-Members

Booking

Via the RLA website

Dates

• Manchester - Thursday 09 May 2013
• London - Tuesday 14 May 2013