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Best practice guides designed to support landlords renting to tenants in receipt of welfare benefits
LIN member report December 2017 - General Data Protection Regulation An Overview
15 December, 2017
LIN member report by Kevin McCready
Fire, Gas and Carbon Monoxide Safety Regulations:
15 July, 2016
What English social landlords need to know
Adapting neighbourhood management for Universal Credit
15 September, 2015
In the days of austerity Ashton Pioneer Homes have learned valuable lessons as the first pathfinder for Universal Credit
Direct Payments Demonstration Projects Landlord Learning Document
01 April, 2014
This publication pulls together key issues and learning that the organisations involved collectively agree on and also provides practical examples.
Bedroom Tax Toolkit
20 February, 2014
Coast and Country Housing Association Bedroom Tax appeal toolkit
Universal Credit: guidance for local authorities on implementation
16 December, 2013
Key Questions and Answers for Local Authorities
Superstrike Ltd vs. Marino Rodrigues
24 October, 2013
Guidance on the implications of the Court of Appeal judgment
Red alert
26 September, 2013
The shooting of a housing employee during an eviction in July highlighted the dangers front line workers face in the line of duty
The biggest turn-offs for prospective renters and housebuyers
21 August, 2013
Noisy neighbours named as the most off-putting factor for people looking for a new property
Property tips for landlords
13 August, 2013
Experienced landlord, Phil Spencer, and the Telegraph's Christopher Middleton offer up their top tips for investing in the buy-to-let market
LIN Member Report July 2013 - Topping Up Peter to Pay Paul (Improving Tenant Finances to Protect Rent payments)
16 July, 2013
This LIN member report is written by Viv Ashley
Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations
10 May, 2013
A toolkit to inform partner organisations about Universal Credit and to help them explain the changes to claimants
Discretionary Housing Payments Guidance Manual
05 April, 2013
April 2013 Good Practice Guide for DHP's
LIN Member Report April 2013 - Bedroom Tax Appeals
02 April, 2013
This LIN member report is written by Claire Turner
Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations
25 March, 2013
This toolkit is for organisations, particularly those in the Pathfinder locations, to inform them about Universal Credit and to help explain the changes that Universal Credit will bring
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) toolkit for support organisations
12 March, 2013
DWP Toolkit - information to individuals and organisations that support DLA claimants. It equips you to offer advice on PIP or direct claimants to other sources of help
Occupancy Analyser
11 March, 2013
Wirral Partnership Homes has launched a new 'occupancy analyser' toolkit to help assess the financial impact of the bedroom tax on its future income
New ruling on letting agents fees
07 March, 2013
The Advertising Standards Agency has ruled that letting agents must make their full fees clear in the quoted price of all rental properties
Challenging Times, Changing Lives
22 February, 2013
Welfare reforms will fail to result in positive changes unless the government and social landlords increase support services for tenants, Riverside study warns
LIN Press Release - Information on Direct payment of Universal Credit Housing costs direct to landlords
15 February, 2013
Universal Credit (UC) - Guidance on Personal Budgeting Support
Universal Credit - Local support services framework
11 February, 2013
The Local support services framework states it will be up to the DWP to make exceptions to normal payment rules such as paying the housing element of Universal Credit direct to landlords
LIN Press Release - Universal Credit (UC)
11 February, 2013
The local support services framework for the government's flagship welfare reform, Universal Credit, states it will be up to the DWP to make exceptions to normal payment rules such as paying the housing element of the credit to landlords
Under-occupation and the new policy framework
04 February, 2013
Report by the Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research
Set in place solid foundations - Then tackle the myriad of welfare reforms
28 January, 2013
LIN complimentary report for landlords
landlords should get systems in place before Universal Credit
25 January, 2013
Here Claire Turner, director of LIN, argues that landlords should take steps to prepare for Universal Credit before payments are made direct to tenants
Six steps to improve digital inclusion in 2013
10 January, 2013
Getting residents online is now more important than ever. Follow six simple stages to help this transition
LIN Member Reprot January 2013 - Universal Credit Service Charges
09 January, 2013
DWP guidance for landlords
Private rented housing: providing stability and affordability for renters and families
10 December, 2012
Labour is calling on private landlords to offer longer-term tenancies and predictable rents to enable families to plan their finances more effectively
The Financial Implications of Welfare Reform for Social Housing Landlords
04 December, 2012
The viability of dozens of housing associations is at risk from the financial impact of welfare reform - report from PHHS
Carbon Monoxide Awareness week
20 November, 2012
As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, the National Landlords Association is reminding all landlords of the dangers of carbon monoxide and to check their appliances as winter draws in
Communications for smaller housing associations
09 November, 2012
New NHF guide illustrates how smaller housing associations can communicate effectively, whatever their resources
Knock, knock
09 November, 2012
Who's there? This is the question Aspire Housing is asking tenants during visits to their homes to find out who will be hit by the bedroom tax next April
The cost of running a home
06 November, 2012
A guide from Wolverhampton Homes which aims to give an idea of those costs that tenants will have to budget for when running their own home
PDF: Lost benefits - An article from February 2004
05 November, 2012
Disturbing results from a trial of direct housing benefit payments mean the government should think long and hard before applying the reform to the social sector
Bedroom Tax Guidance
05 November, 2012
CIH Scotland - This practice guidance is aimed primarily at Scottish social landlords - i.e. local authority landlords and registered social landlords
Why digital exclusion is a social care issue
17 October, 2012
As our society becomes increasingly digitalised, figures reveal a large proportion of those not online have a disability or are elderly
Green Deal Quick Guides
15 October, 2012
Quick guides on the Green Deal are available for householders, owners, tenants and landlords
Electrical Fire Safety Week
26 September, 2012
In support of Electrical Fire Safety Week, the NLA’s fire safety advice and guidance will be free to access during September
Advice for university landlords and top tips for students
20 September, 2012
A reminder for university landlords to protect their tenants' deposits as students embark on the new academic year
LIN Member Report September 2012 - Case Study - Helping Landlords to prepare for Welfare Reform
13 September, 2012
This LIN member report is written by Claire Turner and Peter Hall
App launched to end deposit disputes
04 September, 2012
A homelessness charity in Scotland has launched a smartphone application developed to end deposit disputes between tenants and landlords
Advice on dealing with squatters in your home
04 September, 2012
This publication is aimed at informing property owners about the new offence and the procedures for regaining possession of their properties from squatters
Review of the barriers to institutional investment in private rented homes
23 August, 2012
Montague report
Publicising discretionary hardship fund criticised
17 August, 2012
A call on councils to more aggressively promote a hardship fund by the Department for Work and Pensions has been criticised
Feeling the strain - DHPs
17 August, 2012
An in-depth look at the system of Discretionary Housing Payments by Keith Cooper, Inside Housing
DWP opportunities for local partnership working
16 August, 2012
DWP aspire to join up public services such as health, housing, transport, employment and skills to help local people back into work
LIN Member Report August 2012 - Welfare Reform Case Study - Vela Group
13 August, 2012
This LIN member report is written by Claire Turner, Lynn McPartlin and Anthony Scarre.
LIN Press release - Evaluation of the Direct Payment Demonstration Projects
09 August, 2012
Evaluation of the Direct Payment Demonstration Projects- Emerging Learning
DHPs - Public Consultation
02 August, 2012
Consultation seeking views on the Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual. Consultation closing date 31.8.12
LIN Press release - DWP model documents
01 August, 2012
Support for Housing Benefit claimants to meet any rent shortfall - model documents
A quick guide to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for support organisations and advisers
01 August, 2012
DLA will be replaced by PIP for people of working age from 8 April 2013, even if they have an indefinite or lifetime award
Housing Association and Welfare Rights Best Practice Guide
01 July, 2012
Scottish Federation Of Housing Association publication
LIN Memebr Report June 2012 - Making it Fit: a guide to preparing for the social sector size criteria
13 June, 2012
Toolkit published to help landlords prepare for the bedroom tax
Income and Expenditure form
03 May, 2012
Complete an income and expenditure form to ensure that income exceeds expenditure and a tenant has enough excess income to pay any rent shortfall
Housing association's guide to Work Programme success
30 April, 2012
The Government's £5bn Work Programme has received mixed reviews from the housing associations and charities involved, but Bromford Housing Group believes it can be a success
How to demonstrate value for money in social housing
12 April, 2012
One Vision Housing recommends giving staff and tenants a role in scrutinising value for public money
How to consider new approaches to allocations and lettings
12 April, 2012
CIH briefing - guidance on core areas of housing management helping overcome the challenges associated with putting current policy changes into practice
Tenant panels guide to be published
04 April, 2012
The National Tenant Organisations (NTOs) are to launch a tenant panels' guide
Working with the private rented sector to tackle youth homelessness
02 March, 2012
Crisis' publication identifies effective ways in which agencies support young homeless or vulnerably housed people to access and sustain PRS accommodation
Guidance for landlords
01 March, 2012
Electrical Safety Council (ESC) guidance for landlords outlines the simple steps landlords can take to ensure the electrical safety of their properties
How to find a Good Landlord
29 February, 2012
The NLA has compiled a list of the top things a tenant should look for when they are searching for the ideal landlord
Top 10 tips Toolkit - Added Value Marketing
30 January, 2012
Marketing top tips for housing organisations from the Word Association
Landlord puts family of eight 'at risk' over gas safety failure
11 January, 2012
A landlord has been fined after he failed to make sure gas safety checks were carried out at a house in Blackburn, putting a family of eight at risk
Tenant Checks are not an optional extra
18 November, 2011
Landlords are reminded to carry out background checks on potential tenants before letting their properties.
Pension Credit Toolkit
27 October, 2011
This new tool provides details about pension credit and has tools to help explain the credit to pensioners
Disclosure Consent Form
24 May, 2011
Form authorising a landlord to discuss a tenants claim for HB with the housing benefit department
Access to DWP Services
01 March, 2011
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare and pension policy and is a key player in tackling child poverty.
Attendance Allowance (AA) Hints and Tips
01 March, 2011
AA is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need someone to help look after them because they are physically or mentally disabled
Carers Allowance and Carers Credit
01 March, 2011
CA is a taxable benefit for people who are looking after or supporting a friend, relative or neighbour, for 35hours a week or more
How to access benefits via Directgov
01 March, 2011
Directgov is the Government’s main, on-line and preferred method of providing information and guidance.
State Pension and Pension Credit
01 March, 2011
The SP is a regular payment people can claim when they get to SP age. Most people build up some SP, but the amount they get varies.
How to access DWP forms and leaflets
01 March, 2011
The DWP are working towards making more applications available on line.
Preparing customers for contact with DWP
01 March, 2011
Visit Directgov and use the Benefit Advisor to check which benefits the customer may be entitled to and obtain estimates of benefits, tax credits or pensions.
Face to face services
01 March, 2011
Teleclaims service
01 March, 2011
Claims for State Pension (SP) and Pension Credit (PC) can be made using the dedicated teleclaim service.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Hints and Tips
01 March, 2011
DLA is a tax-free benefit for disabled children and adults under age 65. It is an “in work†benefit, and is not affected by income or savings.
Working with Partnership Managers
01 March, 2011
To establish partnerships which are beneficial to our shared customers and our respective organisations.