Say yes to DSS!
Following on from my last blog I wanted to voice my opinion on the campaign against "no DSS." Not just from my own personal experience but points made by landlords that I want to respond to. I have heard many an argument justifying why it is ok for landlords / insurance companies/ estate agents/ banks to say no to “dss” and at least here I can have an uninterrupted chance to respond. I have heard several people suggest that if rent was paid directly from housing benefit or universal credit straight to the landlord this would help solve the problem. I object to the assumption that you are incapable of managing finances if you are receiving some kind of benefits and again this feeds into this negative stereotype. I am perfectly able to pay my own rent and have the right to maintain my independence. I don't mind being given the option of paying something directly and accept that this would be a good option for some but I reject that it should be mandatory based on my in
