Housing benefit - landlord's consent

[hpgalliford]

Hi
Please advise on this one

Do we have to take a permission or seek the landlords consent before applying for a housing benefit? I have been living in a 2 bed appartment and was thinking to apply for a housing benefit. I am working full time and my wife is currently not working as she is looking after our two kids at home.
Although I have always paid my rent in time, but im afraid if my landlord gets to know that i am applying for a housing benefit he may not renew my contract which is due in 3 months
Does my applying housing benefit affect my landlord in anyway?

Please advise

Regards

F

[Amber]

You are both settled/British.

If you've been good tenants I don't see an issue, some landlords say no 'benefit tenants' but if you have a good past and continue to pay the rent on time s(he) should be ok.

[hpgalliford]

Hi Guru

thanks for a prompt reply.

No, we both are british citizen

thanks

[Amber]

I read your previous afterwards.

If you've been good tenants I don't see an issue, some landlords say no 'benefit tenants' but if you have a good past and continue to pay the rent on time s(he) should be ok. Tell your landlord what you are doing and that should resolve any fear.

[hpgalliford]

Ok, thanks

Is there a legal requirement to inform your landlord before applying for a housing benefit? or wait until council contact the landlord themselves.
I have the tennancy agreement, and the rent goes directly from my bank account, so previous bank statments. utility, and council tax bills etc will this be a sufficient proof of tennancy?

Thanks and Regards

Faz

[Amber]

Well housing benefit will be paid to you, so perhaps a discussion is not necessary though to avoid any undue tension perhaps discuss?

Your evidence should suffice.

[hpgalliford]

Thanks for the advise

Regards

Faz