Tenancy information
In addition to proof of income, every applicant for Housing
Benefit must provide:
- the date their tenancy started
- the date the tenant moved in to the property
- the rent charged and how often e.g. weekly, monthly
- the number and type of rooms in the property
- the rooms occupied by the tenant
- the name and address of the landlord; and
A tenancy agreement or a rent book should show the date the
tenancy began, the amount of rent charged and any services included
in the rent (such as heating, meals etc)