>> So,
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>> If I claim benefits and want to live somewhere I can't afford I can just
>> rent privately and you'll sort out the extra cash for me?
No. There are limits on what's paid for private rentals based on the 30th centile for market rents in the area concerned.
For a 2 bed in Basingstoke that's £192/week.
A single Father with two kids and paying that per week would be £200+/month down due to the cap.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Wed 17 Feb 21 at 22:05
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