What happens next
We will place your details onto a garage waiting list. Garage applications from council tenants are allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
Applications from non-council tenants are treated slightly differently as Council tenants will always be given preference on the garage waiting list. In practice, non-council applicants will only be offered a garage when there is no demand from council tenants.
When a garage becomes available and you are the applicant at the top of the waiting list, we will contact you to arrange a time and date when you can view the garage. You will be given 7 working days in which to decide to accept our offer and to respond to us.
If you would like to accept the garage, you should contact your local Information Point or Customer Service Centre to arrange an appointment to sign the garage tenancy agreement.
Note - No council tenant will be offered a second garage if there are other tenants still waiting for a first garage.
Proofs required
If you are a council tenant, you will need to bring your rent card with you.
If you are not a council tenant, you will need to bring proof of identity and a utility bill with you.
Rent charge for a garage
There is a different charge for garages based on if you are a council tenant or a non-council tenant as council tenants pay less. You will be advised of the current cost of your application to rent a garage is successful.
Falling behind with your rent
If you are experiencing difficulties with your rent payments, you should either contact your -
- Neighbourhood Housing Officer
- your local information point
- Customer Service Centre
However, if you do not contact us or the situation does not improve, we reserve the right to give one week's notice to end your garage tenancy and we will write to you informing you of this.
If you do not hand in the garage keys by the date shown on the letter, the garage lock may be changed, and you may be charged for this.