Rent increase consultation
Monday 10 December 2007
Homes for Haringey are seeking the views of local tenants on the rent increase Haringey Council will set from April next year.
We are carrying out a month long consultation as is required on behalf of the council. The consultation covers more than 16,000 properties.
A final decision will be announced after the Council cabinet meets on January 22 2008.
The government has reduced grant funding by £3.7 million in 2008. They expect the council to provide the same level of service to tenants by increasing rents by an average of 6.5% or £4.77 to make up the difference.
Residents have until January 11 2008 to register their views using the leaflet feedback form; filling in the online survey, by email or by phoning 020 8489 2409.
Mike Jones, Chair of Homes for Haringey, said: “The council is responsible for deciding on the level of rents, but an increase of 6.5% will simply make up for the loss of government funding. This would mean that we would be able to deliver the same level of services to tenants next year, without requiring any cuts.”
All responses must be received by Homes for Haringey on or before January 11 2008.
Rent increase consultation online survey.
It you have any questions about the rent increase please telephone the Homes for Haringey Finance team on 020 8489 2409, or email finance@homesforharingey.org
Ends
The average rent is £73.38 in Haringey. On average rent would rise by £4.77 per week to £78.15 per week. The rent increase is scheduled to take place from April 2008.
The consultation is also being publicised through posters in Housing Area Offices, Concierge offices, Estate Notice Boards, and Customer Services Centres.
Homes for Haringey was issued with two stars following its Audit Commission inspection in August. It is responsible for services to approx 16,700 council and 4,500 leasehold homes including;
- Repairs and maintenance
- Tenancy and estate management
- Housing management of supported housing
- Rent collection and arrears management
- Leasehold management
- Resident involvement
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