Tuesday 6 September 2011

Diary of a tenant: the trials of flat hunting | Money | guardian.co.uk

Diary of a tenant: the trials of flat hunting | Money | guardian.co.uk

Flat hunting in a hurry is never a good idea, but I need to get out fast – my notice period is expiring. This is an especially difficult time to be a no/low-income tenant, especially one without a guarantor and in temporary or short-term employment.

Housing benefit cuts force us to chase a restricted pool of flats within Local Housing Allowance limits. One property I viewed was affordable, but the tenants were leaving because of the building's disrepair and the landlord's inaction. I noticed that attempts had been made to kick in the main door.

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