West Lothian tenants run into rent arrears during the Covid-19 pandemic Universal Credit is also said to be a factor in tenants in two communities in the region showing a rise in rent arrears 12:21, 20 MAY 2021 Updated Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice More than half the council tenants in South Livingston, and a similar number in Armadale and Blackridge are behind with their rent as the effects of Universal Credit and the pressure of Covid-19 continue to play out on household finances.