A tenant when claiming housing benefit answered 'yes' back in 2006 to the question "do you give permission for the Council to discuss any aspect of your claim with the landlord?" He was residing with the landlord at the time and paying rent.
The landlord has now died and her son has inherited the property. Does he now count as the landlord and can historical details of the claimant's benefit claim be discussed with him or should we obtain consent again ?
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