Common use of Your Rent Clause in Contracts

Your Rent. 3.1 You are responsible for ensuring the rent is paid for your home. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit but it is your responsibility to make a claim and to provide any information that the Housing Benefits Section needs to calculate your claim. 3.2 The full rent shown in the agreement is payable and is due on the Monday of each week. If you choose any other frequency of payment, for example monthly or fortnightly payments, these must be made in advance and this includes payments that are made through the bank. 3.3 The rental charge on your home is shown on your rent statement. This will be sent to you quarterly. If you are charged an amount for additional services, these will be shown separately. 3.4 Your rent only includes charges that are specifically shown on your rent statement. You are responsible for paying other costs yourself. These other costs include, but are not limited to, Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage, Oil, Council Tax, Telephone and other service charges. 3.5 We insure the building and the permanent fittings. The cost of this is included in the rent. This does not include your contents. You are recommended to insure your belongings. 3.6 There are four ‘non-collection weeks’ during each year. We will confirm these weeks to you each year. 3.7 Tenants with rent owing (arrears) must continue to pay during the ‘non collection weeks’ and will be responsible for ensuing that payment reaches us on time. 3.8 If your tenancy starts in a ‘non-collection week’ we will tell you when you must start to pay rent. 3.9 If your tenancy ends during a ‘non-collection week’ you will not be entitled to any refund of rent you have already paid. 3.10 If you do not ensure your rent is paid we can apply to the County Court for a Possession Order to evict you from your home. 3.11 All joint tenants are responsible for the rent, and any rent arrears. We will not divide these up unless this is part of a court order – for example, as part of a divorce or separation. 3.12 Rents are normally reviewed every 12 months. This usually takes effect on the first Monday in April. We will give you at least four weeks’ notice of any change. If you do not wish to pay the changed rent, you can end your tenancy.

Your Rent. 3.1 You are responsible for ensuring the rent is paid for your home. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit but it is your responsibility to make a claim and to provide any information that the Housing Benefits Section needs to calculate your claim. 3.2 The full rent shown in the agreement is payable and is due on the Monday of each week. If you choose any other frequency of paymentto make payments that are not made weekly on the day they are due, for example monthly or fortnightly payments, these must be made in advance and this includes payments that are made through the bank. 3.3 The rental charge on your home is shown on your rent statement. This will be sent to you quarterly. If you are charged an amount for additional services, these will be shown separately. 3.4 Your rent only includes charges that are specifically shown on your rent statement. You are responsible for paying other costs yourself. These other costs include, but are not limited to, Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage, Oil, Council Tax, Telephone and other service charges. 3.5 We insure the building and the permanent fittings. The cost of this is included in the rent. This does not include your contents. You are recommended to insure your belongings. 3.6 There are four ‘non-collection weeks’ during each year. We will confirm these weeks to you each year. 3.7 Tenants with rent owing (arrears) must continue to pay during the ‘non collection weeks’ and will be responsible for ensuing ensuring that payment reaches us on time. 3.8 If your tenancy starts in a ‘non-collection week’ we will tell you when you must start to pay rent. 3.9 If your tenancy ends during a ‘non-collection week’ you will not be entitled to any refund of rent you have already paid. 3.10 If you do not ensure your rent is paid we can apply to the County Court for a Possession Order to evict you from your home. 3.11 All joint tenants are responsible for the rent, and any rent arrears. We will not divide these up unless this is part of a court order – for example, as part of a divorce or separation. 3.12 Rents are normally reviewed every 12 months. This usually takes effect on the first Monday in April. We will give you at least four weeks’ notice of any change. If you do not wish to pay the changed rent, you can end your tenancy.

Your Rent. 3.1 2.1 You are responsible for ensuring the must pay your rent. It must be paid on time. Your rent is paid for your homedue every week but you can pay in advance every two weeks or every month if you prefer. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit but it is your responsibility to make a claim and to provide any information that the Housing Benefits Section needs to calculate your claim. 3.2 The full There are occasional ‘free’ weeks when no rent shown in the agreement is payable and is due on the Monday of each week. If you choose any other frequency of payment, for example monthly or fortnightly payments, these must be made in advance and this includes payments that are made through the bank. 3.3 The rental charge on your home is shown on your rent statement. This will be sent to you quarterly. (If you are charged an amount for additional services, these will be shown separately. 3.4 Your in rent only includes charges that are specifically shown on your rent statement. You are responsible for paying other costs yourself. These other costs include, but are not limited to, Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage, Oil, Council Tax, Telephone and other service charges. 3.5 We insure the building and the permanent fittings. The cost of this is included in the rent. This does not include your contents. You are recommended to insure your belongings. 3.6 There are four ‘non-collection weeks’ during each year. We will confirm these weeks to arrears then you each year. 3.7 Tenants with rent owing (arrears) must continue to pay during the ‘non collection in these weeks’ and will be responsible for ensuing that payment reaches us on time). 3.8 If your tenancy starts in a ‘non-collection week’ we will tell you when you must start to pay rent. 3.9 If your tenancy ends during a ‘non-collection week’ you will not be entitled to any refund of rent you have already paid. 3.10 2.2 If you do not ensure pay your rent is paid we rent, or pay it persistently late, the Borough Council can apply go to the County Court for a Possession Order court to get legal permission to evict you from your home. If you have any difficulty paying your rent you should phone the Councils rent section immediately. 3.11 All 2.3 If you are joint tenants you are each responsible for all the rent and for any rent arrears. The Borough Council can recover all rent arrears owed for your home from any individual joint tenant. So if one joint tenant leaves, the remaining tenant or tenants are responsible for the rent, and any rent arrears. We will not divide these up unless this is part of a court order – for example, as part of a divorce or separationthat may still be owed. 3.12 Rents are normally reviewed every 12 months. This usually takes effect 2.4 The amount of rent you pay depends on the first Monday amenities in Aprilyour home and on its size, type and location. 2.5 Your rent includes an amount to pay for tenant involvement in decisions about the Council’s housing service. 2.6 The rent may be increased or decreased from time to time. We These changes are usually once a year, but they may be done as and when required – normally when there is a change in the level of service or charge. You will give you be told in writing at least four weeks’ notice weeks before any rent change. 2.7 You must repay any money you owe us from a previous tenancy—such as rent arrears or the cost of any changerepairing deliberate damage. If you do not wish keep to an arranged repayment plan, the Council can go to court to get legal permission to evict you from your home. The Council will also pursue any debt you owe from a former tenancy as a separate debt. 2.8 We have the right to charge you for any new service we provide for your home. The cost will be charged as part of your rent. We will tell you in writing, at least four weeks before we do this. 2.9 Some tenants pay the changed for extra services as part of their rent, . Your Housing Officer will tell you can end if you are one of these tenants. These charges will be separately listed on your tenancyrent card and any statement that is sent to you.

Your Rent. 3.1 2.1 You are responsible for ensuring the must pay your rent. It must be paid on time. Your rent is paid for your homedue every week but you can pay in advance every two weeks or every month if you prefer. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit but it is your responsibility to make a claim and to provide any information that the Housing Benefits Section needs to calculate your claim. 3.2 The full There are occasional ‘free’ weeks when no rent shown in the agreement is payable and is due on the Monday of each week. If you choose any other frequency of payment, for example monthly or fortnightly payments, these must be made in advance and this includes payments that are made through the bank. 3.3 The rental charge on your home is shown on your rent statement. This will be sent to you quarterly. (If you are charged an amount for additional services, these will be shown separately. 3.4 Your in rent only includes charges that are specifically shown on your rent statement. You are responsible for paying other costs yourself. These other costs include, but are not limited to, Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage, Oil, Council Tax, Telephone and other service charges. 3.5 We insure the building and the permanent fittings. The cost of this is included in the rent. This does not include your contents. You are recommended to insure your belongings. 3.6 There are four ‘non-collection weeks’ during each year. We will confirm these weeks to arrears then you each year. 3.7 Tenants with rent owing (arrears) must continue to pay during the ‘non collection in these weeks’ and will be responsible for ensuing that payment reaches us on time). 3.8 If your tenancy starts in a ‘non-collection week’ we will tell you when you must start to pay rent. 3.9 If your tenancy ends during a ‘non-collection week’ you will not be entitled to any refund of rent you have already paid. 3.10 2.2 If you do not ensure pay your rent is paid we rent, or pay it persistently late, the Borough Council can apply go to the County Court for a Possession Order court to get legal permission to evict you from your home. If you have any difficulty paying your rent you should phone the Council’s rent section immediately. 3.11 All 2.3 If you are joint tenants you are each responsible for all the rent and for any rent arrears. The Borough Council can recover all rent arrears owed for your home from any individual joint tenant. So if one joint tenant leaves, the remaining tenant or tenants are responsible for the rent, and any rent arrears. We will not divide these up unless this is part of a court order – for example, as part of a divorce or separationthat may still be owed. 3.12 Rents are normally reviewed every 12 months. This usually takes effect 2.4 The amount of rent you pay depends on the first Monday amenities in Aprilyour home and on its size, type and location. 2.5 Your rent includes an amount to pay for tenant involvement in decisions about the Council’s housing service. 2.6 The rent may be increased or decreased from time to time. We These changes are usually once a year, but they may be done as and when required - normally when there is a change in the level of service or charge. You will give you be told in writing at least four weeks’ notice weeks before any rent change. 2.7 You must repay any money you owe us from a previous tenancy - such as rent arrears or the cost of any changerepairing deliberate damage. If you do not wish keep to an arranged repayment plan, the Council can go to court to get legal permission to evict you from your home. The Council will also pursue any debt you owe from a former tenancy as a separate debt. 2.8 We have the right to charge you for any new service we provide for your home. The cost will be charged as part of your rent. We will tell you in writing, at least four weeks before we do this. 2.9 Some tenants pay the changed for extra services as part of their rent, . Your Housing Officer will tell you can end if you are one of these tenants. These charges will be separately listed on your tenancyrent card and any statement that is sent to you.

Your Rent. 3.1 You are responsible for ensuring the rent is paid for your home. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit but it is your responsibility to make a claim and to provide any information that the Housing Benefits Section needs to calculate your claim. 3.2 The full rent shown in the agreement is payable and is due on the Monday of each week. If you choose any other frequency of paymentto make payments that are not made weekly on the day they are due, for example monthly or fortnightly payments, these must be made in advance and this includes payments that are made through the bank. 3.3 The rental charge on your home is shown on your rent statement. This will be sent to you quarterly. If you are charged an amount for additional services, these will be shown separately. 3.4 Your rent only includes charges that are specifically shown on your rent statement. You are responsible for paying other costs yourself. These other costs include, but are not limited to, Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage, Oil, Council Tax, Telephone and other service charges. 3.5 We insure the building and the permanent fittings. The cost of this is included in the rent. This does not include your contents. You are recommended to insure your belongings. 3.6 There are four ‘non-collection weeks’ during each year. We will confirm these weeks to you each year. 3.7 Tenants with rent owing (arrears) must continue to pay during the ‘non collection weeks’ and will be responsible for ensuing that payment reaches us on time. 3.8 If your tenancy starts in a ‘non-collection week’ we will tell you when you must start to pay rent. 3.9 If your tenancy ends during a ‘non-collection week’ you will not be entitled to any refund of rent you have already paid. 3.10 If you do not ensure your rent is paid we can apply to the County Court for a Possession Order to evict you from your home. 3.11 All joint tenants are responsible for the rent, and any rent arrears. We will not divide these up unless this is part of a court order – for example, as part of a divorce or separation. 3.12 Rents are normally reviewed every 12 months. This usually takes effect on the first Monday in April. We will give you at least four weeks’ notice of any change. If you do not wish to pay the changed rent, you can end your tenancy.