Common use of Housing Benefit Clause in Contracts

Housing Benefit. The Landlord undertakes to reimburse the Agent for any claims arising from overpayment which may be made by the local authority in respect of housing benefits, or other benefit schemes, paid to or on behalf of the Tenant(s) as rent. This undertaking shall remain in force during the tenancy and up to six years thereafter, whether or not the Agent continues to be engaged to, let, or manage the property under this agreement. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Any delay of payment or other defaults will be acted on by the Agent in the first instance. Where the Agent has been unsuccessful in these initial actions, or where there are significant rent arrears or breaches of the tenancy agreement, the Landlord will be advised accordingly. A solicitor may then be appointed and instructed by the Landlord (except where the Agent is unable, after taking reasonable efforts, to contact the Landlord. In that event, the Agent is authorised to instruct a solicitor on the Landlord’s behalf). The Landlord is responsible for payment of all legal fees and any related costs. TENANCY RENEWALS Where possible (unless the Landlord has previously notified the Agent in writing that they do not wish to renew), the tenancy will be renewed or extended to the same Tenant introduced by the Agent. The Agent shall prepare the tenancy agreement, if required, for the new or extended tenancy and the terms of this agreement shall continue until the Tenant leaves, or this agreement is terminated. A tenancy renewal fee shall be payable for this service, as detailed in Scale of Fees.