The Council sets a rent for each property. There are a number of ways in which council tenants can pay their rent. We will help tenants to claim any available assistance with paying their rent. When tenants are in arrears we will make agreements to reduce the arrears. However, we do take legal action if tenants persistently fail to pay their rent.
There are a number of ways to pay your rent such as at you local Post Office, by Direct Debit, by cheque, Switch or debit card.
Direct Debit is an easy way in which you can pay your rent to the Council from your bank or building society account each month.
There are lots of advantages in paying your rent by Direct Debit, many of our tenants are just doing that.
You can now pay your rent and council tax at Post Offices throughout the region using the Post Office Payment Card. You can request a Payment Card by using the contact details above.
If you need help paying your rent you may be entitled to Housing Benefit link to pid 69 or your Housing Officer could give you advice and assistance on paying your rent.
If you are in arrears we will try and reach a realistic agreement for you to repay the amount due over a period of time. The Council follows a legal procedure to recover arrears.
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