Council supports tenants affected by ‘bedroom tax’

March 21, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — City of York Council is visiting over 800 of its tenants known to be affected by the bedroom tax as part of a proactive programme of support around benefit changes. Visits started in January and will be completed before the end of March, follow-up visits will also take place to discuss tenants’ options in more detail. Matters discussed will include supporting tenants to undertake a full financial health check, examining the effects of benefit changes and