Be very careful. Insist on several references from previous landlords. Ring the referees to see that they check out. You won't get the rent paid directly to you the tenant has to pass it on. Expect delays in getting the rent, the department frequently hold it up if they are reassessing the tenants eligibility so rent could be delayed for several months at a time. Expect additional paperwork to fill out on a regular basis because of this. It's very difficult to get through to the department on the phone in question if there is a delay, if not impossible so patience is required. You need to trust that the tenant has actually sent in the documents to the dept so make sure you are dealing with people that you trust. There are thresholds in place depending on the county the property is in and the number of adults / children. These are available on the citizens information website. You will not get anymore rent than this and the department will request a copy of the lease with this amount on it. This amount will often be considerably less than the amount you would get if you let to a private paying tenant. Expect more wear and tear on your property as the tenants will be at home most of the time. There is no question that extra hassle and less remuneration come into play. There's a risk that the tenant won't pass on the rent and won't move out. The prtb are on the tenants side and it takes months to get eviction orders. Beware.