Fund to help tenants with rent arrears

The fund can help tenants who have accumulated rent arrears during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Although it had been originally intended to close the fund at the end of March, the council has confirmed that it is now able to continue accepting applications.

It could help tenants to clear some of their arrears with limited financial help if they are a social or private sector tenant in Angus who built up rent arrears between March 2020 and August 2021.

Tenants will need to apply for help and provide evidence that the pandemic affected their ability to pay rent.

Tenants living in Angus can apply online and as part of your application, they will need to provide details about their tenancies, their rent arrears and why the pandemic affected their ability to pay rent.

They will also be asked to provide evidence of their income during the period including income from employment, evidence of other income during the period such as whether they were claiming benefits and bank statements. Funding is limited and full evidence must be provided.

Applications can be made at angushousingblog.wordpress.com.