This is the general situation and is more likely to apply to people who are not in receipt of rent supplement. There have been reductions in rent, but depending on the area, the amounts have varied. It is not correct to assume that there have been reductions everywhere or there is a surplus of rented accommodation. Some landlords will not agree to rent reductions and will take their chances - particularly with tenants at the lower end of the rental market. You cannot just throw these people to the wolves, so to speak. This is just too glib.
Peter Barrins
Posted on 26 May 2009 10:54 pm
This is the general situation and is more likely to apply to people who are not in receipt of rent supplement. There have been reductions in rent, but depending on the area, the amounts have varied. It is not correct to assume that there have been reductions everywhere or there is a surplus of rented accommodation. Some landlords will not agree to rent reductions and will take their chances - particularly with tenants at the lower end of the rental market. You cannot just throw these people to the wolves, so to speak. This is just too glib.