When you move out of your Council home you could qualify for a reward payment of £50.00.

This scheme will save us time and money in getting the property ready for the next tenant, which in turn offers greater value for money for our customers.

To receive your reward you must;

• Give the appropriate notice to end your tenancy as stated in your tenancy which is usually 4 weeks
• Have been a tenant for 6 months or more
• Have a clear rent account when you hand the keys in
• Have an approved property inspection carried out during your notice period
• Leave no outstanding repairs or damage caused that is your responsibility
• No rubbish or unwanted furniture is left in the property
• Hand in a full set of keys and door entry fobs (where expected) on time and
• Provide a forwarding address

You do not have to apply for this reward scheme as all tenants who are leaving us will automatically be assessed to check if they are entitled to the reward payment.

If you do we will send you a £50.00 cheque to your new address or make a credit to your bank account if you have given us your bank account details. We aim to do this within 28 days of you moving out.

Exemptions from the reward scheme

The reward scheme can not be offered;

• For next of kin or executors of wills where the property has become empty due to the death of a tenant
• When leaving a Council property through a mutual exchange
• In addition to any incentive to move payment
• For any move on from a temporary stay at a women’s refuge or
• If your home has been arranged as temporary accommodation through the Housing Advice team.

If you have any queries about this scheme please contact the Void and Allocation team telephone 01827 709520 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm), email; voidandallocationteam@tamworth.gov.uk