What happens if you cannot pay your council home rent

Find out what to do if you cannot pay your rent, including how to contact us, how we manage arrears.

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Overview

If you do not pay your rent, we will work with you to manage the arrears and help you keep your tenancy.

We may contact you to discuss what you owe, agree a repayment plan, and help you access financial support.

If your rent arrears increase and you do not agree a repayment plan with us, we may take formal action. This may include serving a legal notice and taking court action, depending on your tenancy or licence agreement.

You could lose your home.

Contact us as soon as possible if you are struggling to pay your council home rent. We will work with you to find a solution.

Contact us 

You can contact us online

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Other ways to contact us

You can contact us by telephone.

Telephone: 0300 373 0373 
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays)