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Public sector rents to rise

Tue, 15 Dec 2020


Public sector rents on the Island are set to rise by 1% next year.

The increase will take effect from 1 April 2021.

The revised charges have been announced by the Department of Infrastructure following consultation with the Island’s 15 local housing authorities.

Tenants who have their rental costs met by the Government as part of their income-assessed Social Security benefits will not be affected by the change.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker MHK said: ’The aim is for the income generated by this increase to be ring fenced for maintenance, enabling local authorities to meet increased costs while keeping properties in good order for their tenants."


 

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