Do you pay your rent on time? Look after your home and family? Live in peace with your neighbours? Isn’t it time you got something back?

We believe you have the right to peace and quiet, a decent home and a pleasant living environment. It’s easy for us to spend too much of our time, money and effort dealing with difficult tenants, while giving little back to those of you who leave peacefully and contribute to your communities.

We have introduced a reward scheme as a “thank you” to those of you who pay your rent on time and show commitment to maintaining your tenancy in a responsible manner.

There will be one cash payment of £500 and 5 further payments of £100. A draw will run 4 times a year during the rent free weeks.

How do I qualify for the scheme?

Keep a clear rent account at all times for the 3 months prior to your free week and also do not breach your tenancy agreement, for example due to anti-social behaviour or the condition of your garden.  

We will then automatically enter you into the prize draw.

What if I am on Housing Benefit?

Providing your rent account is clear during the qualifying period, you will be entered in the draw.

What if I am in arrears?

The 5 smaller £100 rewards will be available to tenants who are in arrears and pay in line with a formal arrangement without fail during the qualifying period. However, if you are successful in winning a reward, you will be required to donate £25 of the payment into your rent account to help reduce your arrears. Once your arrears are fully repaid, you will then be eligible for the main reward as well.

If you are in arrears and would like to arrange to clear them or make a formal arrangement so you can join the scheme, please telephone your Neighbourhood Housing Officer on 01793 464811.

The lucky winners of the March 2006 draw

£500 winner – sheltered accommodation tenant from Park South.

£100 winners – tenants from Haydon Wick, Highworth, Moredon, Penhill and Pinehurst.