I think that is a little unfair. Most of my nearby councils manage to get housing benefit out on time and for the correct amount, provided you have consistent earnings. They don't if your wage fluctuates unpredictably, but that is the fault of the regulations rather than the council's slackness.Utter F****ing nightmare trying to get payments on time and for the correct amount from local councils, hence the reason why almost no landlords or agents will touch people on DSS/JSA or whatever payments with a barge pole