I write regarding the comments regarding the rising prices of homes in Weymouth.

I am a landlord and can explain one of the reasons why there is a shortage of housing to rent. I have had DHSS people in my property on three occasions, and all have had to be evicted because they have defaulted in paying their rent.

If the council paid the rent direct to the landlord, the landlords would accommodate more of these people.

Tenants that have to be evicted through the courts comes at high cost to landlords, so this problem needs to be addressed before the renting of houses in private sector can be solved.

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