Advice On Paying Your Rent
Advice and support if you are having difficulties paying your rent
If you are having difficulties in paying your rent please get in contact by either;
- Phoning the Council on 01506 280000 to be connected to your Housing Officer
- Visit your local Customer Information Service office
- Visit the Advice Shop for advice on money, debt and benefits
We know that people can find themselves in rent arrears for all kinds of reasons, and we understand that it can be difficult facing up to your problems. The good news is that we are here to help. If you're failing to pay your rent, for whatever reason, don't make things worse - get in contact.
A large part of your rent goes directly into repairing and maintaining your home. Another part goes towards upgrading yours and other tenants' homes. Therefore it is important that rent is collected so we can maintain a high standard of service for all our customers.
The Rent Advice and Assistance Leaflet [175KB] contains information on how to pay your rent and who to contact for assistance.
For different ways to pay your rent, please visit the paying you rent page.
