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If the rent is in arrears up to 8 weeks (or more) and the tenant spends the arrears, can the landlord claim any back pay for the Local Authority?

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If the rent is in arrears up to 8 weeks (or more) and the tenant spends the arrears, can the landlord claim any back pay for the Local Authority?

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No. The benefit will have been paid to the tenant so the Local Authority will be unable to make payment again, the landlord will have to seek recovery of the money from the tenant.