Social housing, rent arrears and mental health.

Where the heart is social housing report cover

Nikki Bond, Research Assistant, Katie Evans, Head of Research and Policy, Merlyn Holkar, Research Officer

Where the heart is

Social housing, rent arrears and mental health

17 April 2018

Over a million adults in the UK are struggling with both their mental health and housing costs. This report explores why people with mental health problems are more likely to fall behind on their rent, and the consequences when they do. The research highlights how social landlords, as a major provider of housing to people experiencing mental health problems, currently respond to tenants in this situation, and makes recommendations to both housing providers and government.