Rent and Benefits

 

Why do you need my rent?

It is your responsibility to pay your rent and service charges, as detailed in your tenancy or lease agreement. 

Your rent and service charges are what we rely on to help us provide a full range of services to our residents. This includes day-to-day repairs, major repair and improvements to homes.  

How much rent do I pay?

Tenants:

  •  Rent levels have been given to us by the government
  •  This is based on your house value and the average income of the people living in your area

Shared owners:

  •  You will pay rent as well as making mortgage repayments
  •  Your rent will depend on the value of the part of the property that we own
  •  We will charge a percentage of this amount and this will be the rent you will be paying each year

To see the various methods of payment available please click here

 

 So what happens if I don't pay my rent on time?

Tenants:

 You are at risk of losing your home if you don't keep up with your rent payments.

  •  We will contact you and find out the issue
  •  We will make an agreement with you to work out a repayment plan at a rate you can afford, taking into consideration your circumstances
  •  Offer you advice about benefits

Shared owners:

If you are a shared owner:

  •  Rent and service charges are paid in advance for the full sum monthly
  •  We may agree to a repayment plan depending on your circumstances
  •  Further action will be taken if this is not kept to