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1 day 7 hours ago #313058 by Susie27

2026 Rent increase notification for UC was created by Susie27

Hello there,

I moved from ESA income to UC last year. I waited until invited so awarded transitional protection.

I need to inform UC on April 6th of rent increase. I realize I will be no better off as value of TP decreases over time but my question is:

Where on UC do I inform them? My sister suggested that I go via the "Report a change" of circumstances tab - is that correct? Am I also able to inform them via the more general, if indeed that's better?

I guess I just don't want to get it wrong as UC still frightens me a little.

Thank you,

Susie

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2 hours 51 minutes ago #313078 by David

Replied by David on topic 2026 Rent increase notification for UC

Hi Susie27

If you have a social landlord then you will find a To Do on your account for you to action on the first day of the increased rent. Social Landlords have a special portal with which to share data with the DWP.
If you have a private landlord you must report the new rent via a change of circumstances. You are usually asked to upload the letter of rent increase to your Journal.

Let us know how you get on.
David

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