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Frequently Asked Questions: Housing benefit
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Q: Can I claim housing benefit?
Q: What do I need to provide as evidence of rent?
Answer:
You need to send us evidence of rent, which confirms the following information:
- Your name and address
- Your landlord's and agent's name and business address
- The date your tenancy started
- The amount of rent you are charged
- What is included in your rent, for example, fuel, water, meals and other services
- How often your rent is due
You may need to provide more than one type of evidence of rent. For example, if your tenancy agreement does not contain the above information. we need a letter from your landlord to confirm the details.
Q: Does the amount of capital/savings I have affect my benefit claim?