I Must Have The Kindest Landlady In The Country

[chrissa1]

Further to my question about Housing Benefit last week. Having explained my predicament to the owner of my property, she has agreed to reduce my rent by £100 per month.
Isn't she kind? I've done my sums and now know that I can afford to stay here.
I'm so relieved.

[Postdog]

As someone who used to let rooms a good tenant is worth more than a few extra quid.

[Mamyalynne]

What marvellous news and a very special lady.

[RATTER15]

Impressed or what!! well done you!xx

[Jan1957]

Very pleased for you chrissa, what a nice lady. Glad you had some good news for a change.

[tommy-h]

double dutch! well done

[bednobs]

wow! good on her

[ladybirder]

But won't you lose some Housing Benefit now so you might not be any better off?

[boxtops]

That is so kind, given the circumstances of your last few months, chrissa.

[EvianBaby]

That is very kind of her. It must be such a weight off your shoulders.

[ummmm]

It is very kind...but I think Helen and Ladybirder are right.

[DTCwordfan]

You'll have to tell her that your AB friends are most impressed by what she has done, though postdog's comment is most salient.

[chrissa1]

Thanks all. My allowed HB came nowhere near what I am paying. I'm entitled to the two bedroom rate and my income hasn't gone up at all. That is what it's based upon.

[ladybirder]

But surely your income has gone up - by £100 a month?

[tommy-h]

Go on go go you know youor diinng too!!

[chrissa1]

Money coming into my bank account every month hasn't changed.

[daftgrandad]

>The money coming into my account each month,remains the same <

Do your local council know of your "change in circumstances" ?

[starone]

That is amazing. She is indeed a very special person.

[ladybirder]

<Money coming into my bank account every month hasn't changed.>

That's a bit disingenuous. Money going out has.

Aren't you supposed to notify the HB people of any changes in your circumstances? It may not make any difference, I don't know, but if I was in your shoes I would want to find out. Aren't you concerned? Imagine the embarrassment to be accused of fraud somewhere down the line.