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Council rent
See our rent resources for council tenants, including ways to pay your rent, what our average weekly rents are for different home types, and how to end your council tenancy.
Pages in council rent
- GuideLearn about council rent, including weekly rent charges. Our tenants pay a weekly rent charge which is based on the type of property, the number of bedrooms and the heating system.
- Payment to the councilYou can choose how to pay your council rent and when you will make your payments.
- GuideTell us if you're having problems paying your council rent. We can provide you with advice and support about benefits and other help which may be available.
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Repairs and maintenance
If you're a council tenant, find out how to get repairs and maintenance support for your home.
Pages in repairs and maintenance
- Service requestFind out how to report emergency, urgent, and routine repairs.
- Support and assistanceWe'll carry out certain repairs and maintenance to your council home to make sure it is maintained to a safe standard. See a list of what we can and cannot do.
- Service requestCouncil homes have more affordable rents and more secure tenancies than many private rentals. Learn how you can apply for one.
- Service requestOnce you're on our council housing waiting list, you can view and apply for our choice-based letting homes.
- ServiceIf you live in a council house, you and another tenant could apply to swap homes. This is called a ‘house exchange'. Find out how.
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Tenant participation
There are lots of ways our tenants can shape our housing services. Find out how you can get involved.
Pages in tenant participation
- GuideFind out what tenant participation is and how you can get involved.
- GuideFind out tenants and residents associations are, see a list of the ones we have in Renfrewshire, and find out how you can join your local association or start a new one.
- PanelFind out what our Tenants Scrutiny Panel does and how you can get involved.
- RegistrationRenfrewshire Council is a registered property factor. Learn about our responsibilities and how you can give feedback.
- Support and assistanceFind out more about what our housing teams are, what geographic areas they cover, what services they provide, and how our council tenants can contact them.
- Focus areaWe're carrying out condition surveys at our council houses to inform future housing investments and to report on the condition of our houses to the Scottish Housing Regulator.
- Licence and permissionIf you’re a council tenant and would like to make changes or installations to your property, you must apply to us for permission before starting any works.
- Service requestIf you or someone you live with has difficulty getting in and out of your home, it may be possible to adapt your home to make it more suitable for your needs. Find out how.
- GuideWe encourage all council tenants to get home contents insurance. Find out more.
- ManualYou'll get a New Tenant Pack when you sign-up for a new council home with us. You can also download a copy online.
- ProjectWe worked with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on a Radon compliance monitoring programme in Renfrewshire.
- ReportFind out how we are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator, how we are performing as a registered social landlord, and the performance of our housing and homeless services.
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