If you are looking for a home to rent in Warrington then we may be able to help you. We have 165 private rented homes in several areas of Warrington.
All our homes are maintained to a high standard and provide high quality affordable accommodation.
We currently do not have any available homes, but if you are interested in being considered for any future vacancies, please contact us and we can add your name to our waiting list and we will contact you once we have available properties
Pay your rent
Start of tenancy
Read your written tenancy agreement carefully to understand your rights and responsibilities.
If you have any concerns about the agreement, seek advice before you sign.
- You will be given a photographic inventory as an extra safeguard, make sure that you take photos. This will make things easier if there is a dispute about the deposit at the end of the tenancy.
- If you are happy with the inventory, sign it and keep a copy.
- Remember to take meter readings when you move in.
- This will help make sure you don’t pay for the previous tenant’s bills.
- You will be given details on how to report a repair, please read and keep safe in case of emergency.
There are a number of documents that you must be provided with at the start of your tenancy, by law. Use the below list as a checklist, and make sure you do receive a copy of each.
- A copy of the guide ‘How to rent’.
- This guide is only applicable to tenants in England.
- A gas safety certificate.
- The landlord must provide one each year, if there is a gas installation. Foxwood and Sycamore developments do not have a gas supply.
- Deposit paperwork.
- The Energy Performance Certificate.
- This will affect your energy bills.
- A record of any electrical inspections.
- All appliances must be safe and checks every 5 years are recommended.
Deposits
Your deposit will be held by TDS Custodial this is a tenancy deposit protection scheme run by the tenancy deposit scheme. It is authorised by the Government to hold tenancy deposits until repayment is requested when the tenancy ends.
Once the deposit has been paid to the scheme it has to be held for a minimum period to comply with our contract, before it can be returned. We will provide you with the prescribed information within 30 days of the start of your tenancy. This will give you all the information that is required. with free, impartial dispute resolution for when disagreements arise over how the money is divided.
Money help & advice
Debts, Benefits and Universal Credit Advice
Many people struggle with debt and aren’t aware of the tools, guidance and options that are available to help. Below are a number of links to organisations who can help you take back control of your finances and get started on your debt free journey.
Citizens Advice Warrington
The Gateway
89 Sankey Street
Warrington – WA1 1SR
telephone: 01925 246994 email: admin@warrington.cabnet.org.uk www.warrington-advice.co.uk
Step Change
StepChange is the UK’s leading debt charity offering free budgeting help and debt advice alongside a range of solutions like an IVA. For instant debt help try Debt Remedy, their confidential online tool.
Telephone: 0800 138 1111 www.stepchange.org
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Benefits Information and Calculator
More information on benefits available can be found here, and this free and anonymous benefits calculator helps you to understand what benefits you may be entitled to.
Tenancy Management
Please contact us if you require any advice relating to your tenancy this may include such as.
How to add a person to your agreement
How to change a name on your agreement
Advice on our pet policy
Advice on ending your tenancy early
Any other items relating to your Tenancy.
Tel: 01925 246810
Fax: 01925 246814
Email: admin@wha.org.uk
Warrington Housing Association, the Gateway,
89 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SR
Antisocial behaviour
We aim to provide a safe and secure environment for you to live in. We want to do everything we can to stop anti-social behaviour
It’s important that you report any concerns that you have about anti-social behaviour in your area as this may affect the enjoyment of your property and that of your neighbours.
