Payment of housing rent during COVID-19 emergency |
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Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus we understand that some tenants may face financial difficulties. Tenants with specific worries should contact us as soon as possible and we will discuss the options that are available. |
There are sometimes a number of council owned garages available to rent at competitive rates. Garages are for personal private use only and not for commercial activities.
Read more about "Garage lettings"...You will be assessed as being in Priority Need if:
Read more about "Housing help eligibility"...You can pay your rent by monthly Direct Debit to make payment more convenient. We have recently introduced additional Direct Debit dates and you can now choose to pay on either the 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd of each month.
Read more about "How to pay your rent"...The Right to Buy is a Government scheme that allows some tenants to purchase the property that they rent from the council. For eligible tenants the price of the property will be offered at a price lower than the full market value.
Read more about "Right to Buy"...Many homes in East Suffolk have open fires or wood-burning stoves, however people may not be aware that these can contribute to air pollution and reduce indoor air quality, which can be damaging to health.
Read more about "Wood burning in the home"...A tenancy with the council can be brought to an end for a variety of reasons such as moving to another, bigger or smaller home, relocating to another part of the country, or even sadly, upon death of the tenant or the need to move into a residential home. Whatever the reason, it is important that your Housing Officer is informed as early as possible.
Read more about "Ending a council tenancy"...Page 58 of 234