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Mel sorry to correct you on the overlap but this has been clamped down on... overlaps are only given in extreme circumstances.. if there are repairs to be done to the property then a delayed tenancy start should be offered which means that the tenancy will start but no rent charged until the property is available to move in. (housing benefit would not be paid in Blackburn for this reason)

If it is adaptations for medical reasons that need to be done then an overlap can be given

Other than that overlaps are only usually given for the termination period of previous property when the move was urgent due to medical need or in the case of domestic violence.

Overlaps apart from in the case of adaptations will only be paid when the tenant has moved.

As for willows comment on who will be paying for the other property they are living in...usually it's due to them shacking up with a new boyfriend/girlfriend so they are not paying rent their new partner is!

Lancsdave, there is not really the opportunity to check everyone's details all the time, although they do spot checks from time to time but it can't happen with everyone..imagine how many people are claiming housing benefit