Council tenants' rent is split over the year to allow four 'rent-free' weeks. Monthly Direct Debit payments are calculated to take these weeks into account. Tenants in arrears are expected to pay their usual amount, including any repayment agreement amount during these weeks.
The next rent-free weeks are:
2025/2026
Week commencing 7 April 2025
Week commencing 22 December 2025
Week commencing 29 December 2025
Week commencing 30 March 2026