Services for St Leger Homes Tenants Affected by Property Demolition - Tenants Responsibilities
The tenant is responsible for arranging for meter reading and disconnecting of supplies of gas/electricity and for handing in the keys of vacated property. St Leger Homes provides advice and support in these circumstances.
Once you know the date you will be moving, you need to let your local St. Leger Homes Office know as soon as possible.
Disconnecting Appliances
If you have any gas appliances, you should contact a Gas Safe registered engineer to arrange for the disconnection. This is because supply pipes must be property sealed. Similarly, a qualified electrician should disconnect any electrical appliances, such as showers or washing machines. You can claim this payment back within your Disturbance Claim as long as you have a valid receipt.
Don't forget to arrange for final readings to be taken of gas and electricity meters. You will probably need to give at least 48 hours notice to the gas and electricity companies.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax
You must inform the Benefits Service of any change of address. If you already receive housing benefit or council tax benefit, you must tell the Benefits Service your new address as soon as possible, to make sure you continue to receive all that is due to you. Remember, housing benefit is payable on your principal address, so you must move into your new property as soon as possible.
Handing in Keys
You will need to agree with your local St. Leger Homes office the date to hand in keys to your old property. It is important that you hand your keys in as soon as possible after you leave so that we can arrange to have certain services like your water supply, disconnected.
For more information please contact us using the details found at the top of this web page.
