How can Lewisham Homes help me?

Having difficulties paying your rent? We may be able to help.

We will do all we can to help you work towards reducing your rent arrears. If your overdue rent continues to increase, you may not be eligible for rehousing. Lewisham Homes will take court action to recover the money owed and you could lose your home. Avoid putting your home at risk. We can:

Give advice about claiming all the benefits you are entitled to and help to complete an application form. Phone us today to make an appointment with our Welfare Benefits Advisor, Kriss Graham 020 8613 7571
Help to prepare a budget.
Negotiate a payment plan to pay rent arrears. Contact your income officer today 0800 028 2 028 press 2
Make referrals to other agencies who may be able to give further support.

You may also find the Self Help Debt Pack and the Your Little Book of Money Advice leaflets useful, you can download these from our leaflet rack.

Claim the benefits you are entitled to

Depending on your circumstances, you could be entitled to benefits available from the Government.

Golden rules for dealing with debt

If you are having money problems, it is important that you do not ignore the problem, but follow some useful advice.

Negotiating payment plans and preparing budgets

This page has information on making arrangements to pay off your rent arrears.

Organisations that can help

There are a number organisations that can help you if you are struggling with debt or struggling to pay your rent.

Pay your priority debts first

Some debts are more important to deal with than others. Keeping a roof over your head, keeping warm and having enough food to eat are more important than paying a credit card bill.

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How can Lewisham Homes help me?

Having difficulties paying your rent? We may be able to help.