We may be able to pay your tenants housing benefit direct to you if:
- Your tenant owes more than 8 weeks rent arrears
- You believe they might find it difficult to manage their money or you feel they are unlikely to pay the rent.
Before you start
When completing the form you will be required to upload evidence of any rent arrears, this can be either an electronic copy of a rent statement, rent book or a rent schedule showing missing payments.
If you do not have this available please print off the downloadable version of this form and follow the instructions on how to submit it.
The council primarily use your data for handling your query. All information is processed in accordance with our organisational data protection policy (www.oldham.gov.uk/dataprotection). We never sell your data to third parties or use it for marketing purposes without your consent.