Rent and Charges

How often do I pay my rent?

It is up to you how often you pay - weekly, fortnightly or monthly - as long as you let your housing officer know and it is paid in advance. As different payment methods suit different people, there is a range of ways to pay your rent. These are:

• In cash - at any main Council Office or Post Office
• Your swipe card - at any main Council Office or Post Office
• By cheque - to the Councils Revenues Unit
• Standing Order - from your Bank
• Direct Debit - ask at your local council office for a form
• By Phone - using your switch/debit card
• Online  (new window) using your switch / debit card

 

Paying Service Charges

Any service charge you have to pay for your home will be shown in your tenancy agreement and must be paid along with your rent. In Sheltered Housing Schemes, it covers heating and lighting of communal facilities, grounds maintenance, the community alarm scheme and the services of a Sheltered Housing Officer.

 

See our service information leaflets in the Downloadable Documents section below.

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