[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Adam.

I was watching a programme that had this problem the other day,

Some people on benefits dont pay the rent at all so it puts landlords ever letting to people on benefits again

I totally understand that but when i can offer rent up front for the entire tenancy whats their excuse then?

[Denver]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

I totally understand that but when i can offer rent up front for the entire tenancy whats their excuse then?

You ever thought that they may need monthly payments rather then all at once??

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Adam.

You ever thought that they may need monthly payments rather then all at once??

I'm sure they could've asked him to pay the years worth in monthly installments it's just discrimination by assuming everyone is the same

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Adam.

You ever thought that they may need monthly payments rather then all at once??

Well when i have proof of financial stability to prove i can pay month by month there is still no excuse.

It's unnaceptable imo. Fair enough if it was the odd landlord but when you are denied property after property because you are receiving sickness pay which you are entitled to and have spotless references its baffling.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

Well when i have proof of financial stability to prove i can pay month by month there is still no excuse.

It's unnaceptable imo. Fair enough if it was the odd landlord but when you are denied property after property because you are receiving sickness pay which you are entitled to and have spotless references its baffling.

Try searching for house that allow benefits I know they usually advertise them around my area if they accept benefits not sure of your area,

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Adam.

Try searching for house that allow benefits I know they usually advertise them around my area if they accept benefits not sure of your area,

This is an option but the areas can be a bit on the rough side.

If money isn't an obstacle then I'd say the best bet is to find a landlord who is renting the property solo, and when you meet them explain the financial situation up front face to face, where they can base their decision on how you come across in person (if you seem trustworthy, basically). Also offer the money up-front or a large deposit. You'll have a lot more wiggle room with someone renting independently than through a property management company, who are just always going to go with "their policy".

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

This is an option but the areas can be a bit on the rough side.

If money isn't an obstacle then I'd say the best bet is to find a landlord who is renting the property solo, and when you meet them explain the financial situation up front face to face, where they can base their decision on how you come across in person (if you seem trustworthy, basically). Also offer the money up-front or a large deposit. You'll have a lot more wiggle room with someone renting independently than through a property management company, who are just always going to go with "their policy".

Exactly this.

I have searched properties that accept DSS ect and unfortunately they are all lumped into the rough areas. I just think its wrong that ive worked hard to live in a nice flat, been sensible and saved for years, always paid rent on time and because i had the misfortune of becoming sick i now face having to move into the slums because landlords and agencies have a certain view on a group of people.

It's hard to find private landlords who deal with the properties themselves 95% of flats/houses ive seen go through agencies who don't deal with personal circumstance but black and white yes to professionals/no to any type of benefits which is ridiculous as ive worked my whole life and am now being lumped into some kind of second class citizen category.