Shelter Try to Ban ‘DSS Accepted’ Adverts but 90% of 'DSS' Tenants Want to Keep Them

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‘DSS’ is the lettings industry term for tenants who rely on benefits to pay all or some of their rent. These tenants can find it harder to find homes to rent than tenants in full time employment.  OpenRent has been arguing for sensible reform to fix ‘DSS’ discrimination for a long time. We are used…