| Question / Issue |
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| How much tenancy information do you need? |
| Answer / Solution |
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| As well as the proof of income and savings, you must provide the following details to claim Housing Benefit
- date the tenancy started
- date the tenant moved in
- the amount of rent charged
- the number of rooms in the property
- the number of rooms occupied by the you and your family and any rooms you may share with other people
- the name and address of the landlord; and
- a tenancy agreement or a letter from the landlord which should shows the date the tenancy began, the amount of rent charged and any services included in the rent (such as heating, meals etc) |