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    Jan 14, 2011, 04:17 AM
    Can your landlord charge you 13 months rent when on housing benefit
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    Jan 14, 2011, 05:42 AM

    You may want to explain that better. Because its really not clear what you mean.

    Because you aren't entitled to live in anyone's house for free. And if you don't own it... it isn't yours.
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    Jan 14, 2011, 05:42 AM

    Hello r:

    I don't see why not... Maybe there's more to this story..

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    Jan 14, 2011, 06:19 AM

    As noted we need more info. What housing benefit Why do you think you are being charged an extra month?
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    Jan 14, 2011, 06:36 AM
    If you mean a year lease + one month's security or last month's rent, the answer is yes, they can.
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