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<p>There are many complex factors which contribute to and affect the financial sustainability
of landlords in this sector. Research carried out by the National Federation of ALMOs
shows over three quarters of their tenants come onto Universal Credit with pre-existing
rent arrears.</p><p>Arrears are usually temporary and the majority of claimants do
succeed in paying their rent, managing their monthly payments and clearing their arrears
over time</p><p>We continually review and improve Universal Credit in response to
feedback. In 2018, following Autumn Budget 2017, we have implemented a comprehensive
and wide-ranging package of improvements worth £1.5 billion. These include making
advances of up to 100% of the indicative award available (from the start of a claim)
and increasing the repayment period to 12 months, removing the 7 waiting days, providing
an additional payment of 2 weeks of Housing Benefit to support claimants when they
transition to Universal Credit, and changing how claimants in temporary accommodation
receive support for their housing costs.</p>
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