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WillowTheWhisp · 04-06-2007, 08:03

I can understand the situation where someone has gone into a refuge or something but the mind boggles at the prospect of rent being paid for two properties by housing benefit. How much of this goes on and how long does it go on for? This is just pouring money down the drain. Someone who rents privately and pays their own rent wouldn't continue paying rent for a property they've moved out of, at least not many people would. They wouldn't be able to afford to.

04-06-2007, 08:03	#14
WillowTheWhisp Resident Waffler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Accrington, Hyndburn Posts: 18,142 Blog Entries: 14 Liked: 14 times Rep Power: 1062	Re: Council House Waiting Lists ; Are You On It ? I can understand the situation where someone has gone into a refuge or something but the mind boggles at the prospect of rent being paid for two properties by housing benefit. How much of this goes on and how long does it go on for? This is just pouring money down the drain. Someone who rents privately and pays their own rent wouldn't continue paying rent for a property they've moved out of, at least not many people would. They wouldn't be able to afford to. __________________