The documents needed to claim benefits

If you pay rent we need proof of your tenancy. One or more of the following are acceptable as proof of tenancy:

• your tenancy agreement
• a letter from your landlord
• your rent book
• a letter from your landlord’s agent
• a proof of rent form

All evidence provided must contain all of the following information:

• your landlord’s name and address
• the managing agent’s name and address, if you have one
• the date your agreement started
• the amount of rent payable
• what services are included in your rent, if any
• the payment period whether monthly, weekly or calendar monthly