Last week, payments of Housing Benefit for private tenants and their landlords who are paid in arrears were paid up to Sunday 22 March 2015. For private tenants and landlords who are paid in advance, payments were made up to Sunday 5 April 2015.

This week, payments of Housing Benefit for private tenants and landlords who receive payments both in arrears and in advance will be paid up to Sunday 5 April 2015.

Payments are normally made on the Friday of each week, but due to the bank holiday this week’s payments will be made on Thursday.

If you have any queries about this, please contact the Private Sector Housing Benefit team on 01324 506900. However, the office will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April.