United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 80532
Universal Credit: Rents
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10 October 2025
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22 October 2025 · Answer
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22 October 2025
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) vulnerable adults and (b) adults with learning difficulties are adequately supported in managing rent payments under Universal Credit in cases wher
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10 October 2025
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) vulnerable adults and (b) adults with learning difficulties are adequately supported in managing rent payments under Universal Credit in cases wher
Source: Commons
22 October 2025
Answer
Housing costs can be paid direct to landlords at any point during a Universal Credit claim where the claimant is vulnerable or has rent arrears or there is a risk of eviction. The need for such an arrangement may be identified by DWP staff or requested by...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-10/80532
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1839677
- uk · wq-1839677 · source updated 22 October 2025