easiest way to pay landlord instead of d,debit evey mth

[goldenbolls]

housing ex are paying our landlord into his bank account but we have to make up the shortfall every month, house is £500 per month. i dont want the landlord taking out £500 from our bank account every month because the housing ex are going to pay him their amount every month, what way does it work if say we get £95 per week off housing ex and there is 31 days in the month of july , which way do they work that out ?

confusing yes i know, i just dont want landlord taking 500 from our account when he is obviosly getting paid from housing ex / housing benefit also. ive allways worked so this is all new to me.

i would rather go on the 9th of every month ( when we moved in ) and pay the shortfall on that date with a rent book so as i know in my head that we arent being overcharged.

[goldenbolls]

sorry, just realised this should have been posted in business section.

[chorleywooda]

Hi,
The Housing benefit is almost certain to be paid 4 weekly, so the £500/month=£6000 annually. Work out the shortfall on an annual basis too and offer to pay 4 weekly, monthly or annually if it's only a little. Be aware that many private landlords renting to social tenants are being squeezed so don't muck him around or he may well opt to take his properties and offer them to the more lucrative but potentially riskier private rental market.

[chorleywooda]

Hi,
The landlord is almost certainly being paid 4 weekly, your £6000 annual rent being split into less than £500 each payment. Work out your annual housing benefit and subtract it from £6000. Offer the difference to your landlord monthly, 4 weekly or if only a few pounds, annually.
Be aware that due to housing benefit changes, many private landlords renting to social are being squeezed and if he gets mucked around, he may well review his position and move your house to the more lucrative, if possibly riskier private rental market.