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We completely understand the apprehension and unwillingness that Landlords
have in renting to tenants on Benefits, due to having had previous issues with
this client group, or simply the stigma and stereotype that tends to surround
Council Tenants.
Whilst it's true that most of the Tenants on our Angel Moves Referral Scheme are
on Universal Credit and are getting some form of help due to their
circumstances.
These Tenants are directly Council-backed and have additional support in place,
to ensure Tenant Sustainability.
This would generally not be the case when Tenants on Benefits have contacted
you directly.
Such Tenants could be a greater risk, as you know nothing about the Tenant's
prior history and they are more likely to say anything to you, to rent your
property.
Even to the extent of convincing a guarantor that they are not a risk and are able
to cover a month’s rent and deposit.
Many of the Tenants on our Tenant Referral Scheme are either Working, Studying
or on some form of Training Courses to get back into work.
Unfortunate circumstances, which are of no fault of their own have led them to
get Council help. As an example, many people have been made redundant or lost
their businesses since the pandemic and due to the cost-of-living crisis have been
forced to accept Council help.
Since the pandemic, the number of people suffering from Mental Health
problems such as anxiety and depression has increased due to the worries
caused by the economic situation.
More recently many people have lost their homes due to the sudden increase in
Interest rates last year; an extra £500 on average increase in Mortgage was not
sustainable, so they were made homeless.
These problems have put strains on relationships and marriages causing
breakups and divorces to reach unprecedented highs.
Domestic Violence has also increased significantly.
There are also a significant number of Tenants on the scheme that are on long-
term sickness or are Carers for other family members.
These are just some of the unfortunate circumstances that have them forced
into Temporary or Emergency Accommodation, which can be unpleasant and
uncomfortable for families.
Many of the tenants from the scheme are working, whether full-time or part-
time and not actually looking for work.
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