Force tenants to be accountable

THE issue of landlords refusing rent allowance tenants was raised recently in your letters page.

As a landlord with one property let to a rent allowance tenant, I see it as the best option available. I know that every week, 94% of the rent is paid by a State body into my bank account.

Periodic checks by the Health Board on receipt of the remaining 6% by me from the tenant ensure the tenant keeps up to date.