This Universal Credit newsletter aims to provide information to social and private landlords on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Universal Credit; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletters/coronavirus-covid-19-universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletter
Summary;
- If your tenant is struggling financially, all employment and benefit support information can be found here; https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/employment-and-benefits-support/
- People receiving benefits do not have to attend jobcentre appointments for three months, starting from Thursday 19 March 2020.
- People can still make applications for benefits online if they are eligible.
- Those affected by Coronavirus will be able to apply for Universal Credit and can receive up to a month’s advance upfront without physically attending a jobcentre.
