Landlords challenge missing LHA payments

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A landlord has received compensation from a council who sent LHA payments directly to tenants who then vacated the property prematurely, leaving the landlord out of pocket for rent due.

The Local Government Ombudsman has supported the position of a landlord, and has required the London Borough of Merton Council to make a £4,000 compensatory award to cover loss in rent because the first LHA cheque was sent to the tenant and misused.

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