Negotiating deposit with landlord

[pipsaholic]

Do disabled individuals who are looking for their own home not exempt from paying deposits as they are on benefits and qualify for housing benefits?

Can deposits be negotiated?

[ostell]

By looking for own home do you mean renting? Not exempt from paying deposit, why should they be? They may be able to obtain a deposit from the local authority paying the housing benefits

[pipsaholic]

Yes, renting. Well unable to afford the first months rent due to disability and on benefits. I think the welfare fund, fund 4 weeks of rent before moving into the property.