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Garage FAQ
Do I have a be a council tenant or leaseholder to get a garage?
No, anyone who lives in the borough can rent a garage from us.
How Much Does It Cost?
If you are a council tenant then we will charge you £6.81 per week (2009/10).
If you are not a tenant, then we have to charge you VAT, which brings the price to £7.83 per week (2009/10). This is at the 15% VAT rate.
When the 17.5% VAT rate is brought back, you will be charged £8.00 per week.
If you are a tenant you can pay your garage rent in the same way you pay rent for your home.
What Is The Best Way To Pay?
We strongly recommend that you set up a direct debit to pay for your garage, to make sure your account is always in credit.
You can find out more information here.
Can I get a discount?
You can if you pay for a full year in advance. In 2009 the discount is £30. For more information about the discount call the Business Finance team. Call 0808 220 1111 and ask for Business Finance.
What can I use my garage for?
Garages should normally be used to store your car, but you can use them for other things as long as you don’t cause a nuisance or do anything which is dangerous or illegal. You must not use your garage for carrying out any business or trade unless we give you permission in writing first. You must never store petrol or other flammable substances in the garage.
Is there any reason why I might be refused a garage?
If you are a council tenant or leaseholder and owe us any money, then we will not consider you for a garage. If you have had a garage with us, but still owe us money, you will also not be considered.
What happens if I fall behind on the rent?
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards rent arrears on garages. This means if you fall behind on your payments we will take steps to recover the garage so we can rent it to someone else.
How do I end my garage tenancy?
You can end your garage tenancy by giving one week’s notice in writing, ending on a Monday. Remember to make sure that the rent is up to date, all the keys are returned and all your belongings are removed.
Can the Council end my garage tenancy?
Yes. If you do not pay your rent, or if you break the conditions of your garage tenancy, we can give you one week’s notice in writing that we are ending your tenancy. We will charge you if we have to change the locks.
