Rent arrears can cause you considerable difficulties as a benefit recipient. Many landlords do not tolerate any delays in payment and can terminate your tenancy in such cases.

If you have problems paying your rent, we strongly advise you to contact us as soon as possible. In order to avoid a possible threat of homelessness, the Jobcenter can advise you if you have rent debts or, under certain circumstances, take over existing rent debts as a loan. However, you must apply for the Jobcenter to take over rent debts. As a rule, this is only done if it is justified and there is a risk of losing your home, for example. It is also important for the assumption that the living space is appropriate.