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Money matters

Rent

We use the rent you pay to provide housing services such as repairs and maintenance, home improvements, grounds maintenance and housing management. Therefore, it’s really important that everyone pays their rent and that it is paid on time so that we can provide you with the best possible housing service.

How much do I pay?
- including: when your rent is due and ‘rent free weeks’

Paying your rent
- Different payment methods

Difficulties paying your rent
- What to do if you find yourself in arrears
- How we can help
-Other agencies who may be able to help

Housing benefit and other benefits

To find out if you are entitled to Housing and Council Tax Benefit you will need to complete the relevant form. You can pick up a claim form from your local housing offices. Our staff will help you to complete your claim form in order to avoid delays which would result in arrears.

Please note that it is your responsibility to get a claim registered with the Housing Benefit Department. Any delay may result in a period where full rent is payable.

> More on Housing and Council Tax Benefit from South Tyneside Council.

> Contact South Tyneside Councils Benefits team

> Insurance Claims

Home loss payments

By law, some tenants are entitled to claim compensation for the loss of their home in certain circumstances.

> More on Home loss


Contact your local housing office

You can contact your local housing office by telephone
0191 423 4000 or by fax 0191 423 4000

Out of hours emergencies

You can call us out of hours in an emergency on 0800 694 6900

South Tyneside Homes is registered in England and Wales - Registration Number 05381705
Registered Office: South Shields Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL
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