About Service Charges

Rent is usually due each Monday, in advance, although you can pay monthly in advance. Some rents are charged monthly. Check your tenancy agreement for information about your rent.

You may also pay a service charge as well as your rent. The service charge pays for items such as:

• maintenance of shared areas such as gardens or landscaping, stairwells and hallways (in flats)
• servicing of equipment, i.e. lifts, fire extinguishers, laundry equipment and fire alarms
• caretakers and Retirement Scheme Officers (where this applies)