Where a UC claimant's landlord is a private landlord^ then they will be entitled to receive a Housing Costs Element in their Universal Credit award if they meet:
How much, will depend on:
- their applicable Local Housing Allowance and their core rent,
- whether they have any non-dependants living with them who attract a 'housing costs contribution'.
^This includes those living in privately-rented caravans, houseboats, mobile homes and hostels.