ALTHOUGH Berneslai Homes have one of the lowest rent arrears rates in the country they have been telling tenants about the different ways available to pay their rent that can help them avoid becoming behind with payments.
Tenants can choose from Direct Debit, standing order, a Giro standing order if they have a Giro account, by cash or cheque in person or through the post, through the Allpay card at Post Offices and other shops or by salary/wage deductions for employees of Berneslai Homes or Barnsley Council.
Gareth Roebuck Senior Rents Officer at Berneslai Homes said: Direct Debit is by far the most simple and convenient way for tenants to pay their rent. The rent is paid monthly straight from a building society of bank account.
He continued: Tenants will no longer have to write cheques or queue to pay. Direct Debit also offers peace of mind to tenants rent has been paid on their homes.
For some, housing benefit will help tenants pay the rent for their home if they are on a low income. Residents that have any problems or questions regarding their rent should contact the customer services team on 772720 or log on to www.berneslaihomes.co.uk