14 April, 2025
DWP's new "Fair Repayment Rate" potential impact on rent arrears management!Good morning
Most Council and Housing Association rent control teams rely, at least partially, on rent deductions (Third-Party Payments) or the threat of them being applied, from their tenants’ state benefits, to help manage rent arrears and minimise the need for repossession actions. Some tenants accrue multiple debts that could…