Paying Rent
If you are having difficulty with paying your Rent (Council Tenants ONLY)
If you are having a problem with your rent you should contact NWBC to discuss your options. The council will always try to help tenants who are having difficulty, for example by:
- helping you to check that you are claiming all of the benefits that you are entitled to
- telling you where you can get help with budgeting and managing your money
- reaching an agreement so that you can pay back any rent arrears that may have built up over time, at a rate that you can afford
If you wish to discuss your rent with us in confidence, please contact the council by telephone 01827 715341 or email housingservices@northwarks.gov.uk
Help with rent arrears and problems with paying your Rent (Private Tenants)
Your landlord can evict you if you fall behind with your rent - you could lose your home. If you cannot pay your rent, don’t ignore the problem. Talk to your landlord as soon as possible. Whether the problem is caused by a change in circumstances, a budgeting difficulty or a cut in benefits, you can take some important steps yourself to help you get back in control and avoid eviction.
- Talk to your landlord
- Identify the problem and work out a plan and budget
- Boost your income through maximising your benefits
- Get FREE help and advice from the following:
Citizens Advice Bureau – www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing
Shelter – https://shelter.org/
Money Helper – https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en