Councils fear surge in evictions as universal credit rollout accelerates

Housing federation says new system poses challenge to landlords, and Guardian investigation reveals claimants’ frustration

Councils and housing associations are braced for a surge in rent arrears and evictions as the introduction of universal credit accelerates across the country over the next few months.

Landlords have signalled they are under increasing financial pressure to open eviction proceedings against tenants amid a rise in rent arrears associated with the new benefit.

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