What is the difference between a secure and an assured rent?
Secure Rent If your tenancy commenced before 15 January 1989, you will have automatically been given a Secure tenancy agreement. Secure tenancies are no longer issued unless via mutual exchange. Rent charges on properties is governed by The Rent Service Assured Rent Assured tenancies were introduced after 15 January 1989. Rent charges are calculated under rent restructuring guidelines by East Homes. However, regardless of tenure type, East Homes endeavours to ensure that rents set are to the Housing Corporation – it regulatory body’s guidelines. In cases where secure rents are higher than assured rents, East Homes ‘cap’ the rent at the same level as that of an assured tenancy. Q: I’ve misplaced my rent increase letter, how do I get a replacement? Please contact us. Q: Why should I pay my rent when there are outstanding repairs? East Homes will seek to carry out repairs that are our responsibility as soon as possible. Repairs that are deemed to be the tenants’ responsibility are listed
