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When it comes to unlawful benefit discrimination, OpenRent are number one
Earlier this week, the BBC published an investigation showing that housing benefit discrimination continues to be rife within the private rented sector, with OpenRent coming out on top. The…

New report shows DSS discrimination is still rampant, with devastating effects
A BBC investigation has shown that housing benefit discrimination continues to be rife within the private rented sector. The BBC have found that leading UK property…
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