All About Housing Benefit
Backdating a claim
You may be able to get your Housing Benefit claim backdated if there's a valid reason why you weren't able to claim earlier.
More information on backdating a claim and how to apply
The Rent Service (TRS) Website
The Rent Service (TRS) is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. TRS provides valuations for local authorities in England, for use in the assessment of claims for Housing Benefit where the tenant is renting from a private landlord.