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How do I know if my tenant is receiving housing benefit or local housing allowance?

If the application was made before April 7th, 2008 your tenant will be receiving housing benefit.

If the application was made after this date, it would have been assessed for local housing allowance.

When the application was made the applicant was asked whether information could be shared with their landlord. If they signed to agree we could pass on information we may be able to tell you how much they are being awarded to help with rent payments.

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