Universal Credit (UC) is now available everywhere in Great Britain. Whilst the rollout has not been without controversy, it doesn’t have to be a reason for landlords to worry. Just Landlords specialise in insurance for landlords, including rent guarantee to help protect your investment. Andrew Truglia from Just Landlords has written this handy guide to assist you in navigating through the complex world of letting to tenants on Universal Credit. What is Universal Credit? UC is the replacement for a host of benefits that were previously paid separately, including, but not limited to, Housing Benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and some tax credits. Anybody aged between 18 and 60, in work, or out of work, can potentially claim it. In the past, social landlords received their tenants’ rent directly from the local authority, but under the new UC system, most tenants will... [Read More]