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Social landlords face up to the effect of welfare reforms

The recent row involving Newham's attempts to source accommodation for people in housing need in parts of England with lower demand, but far removed from their host borough, has heightened awareness of the benefit reforms. Part of Newham's motivation was to find accommodation below the benefit cap during a period where the local rental market was being driven up by the Olympics which will take place in the borough in a few weeks' time.

In addition to the benefit cap, which is likely to affect only high value areas, social landlords are also coming to terms with the effects of the benefit no longer being paid directly to them and, most crucially, the underoccupancy rules. This is likely to involve a programme of raising awareness among tenants, alterations to lettings arrangements, improved arrears control processes and changes to development strategy.

For more information, see the latest HRS Review.

HRS Review 30 - Housing and HR

Our publications covering the changes in the sector risk environment, with advice as to how to respond to them, are published monthly. The latest edition was sent to members on 2nd May. If you require any additional copies of any of the HRS Reviews, please contact us on 0208 245 0737 or you can download a PDF from the members' area.

2012 Members Conference

In the members' area, you can also find the slides and summaries of the presentations from our Seventh Members' Conference, which took place on 1st March at the Institute of Directors.

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