Your Tenancy

Tenancy

I want to add someone to my tenancy agreement

My partner is moving in and I want to add them to my tenancy

I recently got married and want to add them to my tenancy

 

If you would like to add someone to your tenancy agreement then we will need to know more about them to check if they are eligible.

Please read this page and then complete the form Your Tenancy | Westward

I want to take my partner off my tenancy we are now separated

Can I remove someone from my tenancy

Can I stop someone from living in this house

My husband/wife/partner is leaving

If you would like to remove someone from your tenancy agreement then we need to know a bit more.

 Please read about it on this page and then complete the form Your Tenancy | Westward

I want to add an occupant

Can someone move in with me

A family member is moving back in

I've just had a baby who I need to add

You're welcome to add an occupant - we just need their name, date of birth and relationship to you please?

If you'd like to log an email address or mobile number for them that's fine but you don't have to Contact Us | Westward

I want to come off the tenancy

If I move out, do I lose my right to rented housing

How do I give notice

How do I end my tenancy

I need to move out

If you want to end or come off your tenancy agreement then we need to know a bit more. 

Please read this page and then complete the form Ending Your Tenancy | Westward

Can I succeed the tenancy

Can I stay in the house if my husband/wife/partner passes away

Will I inherit the tenancy when a parent dies

If you would like to succeed on a tenancy then we need to know a bit more.

Please read about it here and then complete the form Your Tenancy | Westward

When did my tenancy start

What was my moving in date

When did I move into my home

You can see when your tenancy started in your MyAccount MyAccount Details | Westward

What type of tenancy do I have?

Do I have an affordable rent, starter, shorthold or assured tenancy?

You can see what kind of tenancy you have in your MyAccount MyAccount Details | Westward

I want to apply to be housed by Westward 

How do I get a Westward home

Do you have any houses available

The waiting list to rent from a housing association is held by Devon Home Choice or Cornwall Homechoice.

Register with the appropriate one and then you can start bidding for a property. More here: Homes for Rent | Westward

I want to give notice

I'm doing a mutual exchange

I'm moving out

Okay, your tenancy agreement tells you what you must do,It's important that you do everything you need to or you could be charged for any problems which you are responsible for.

The first step is to give written notice, by emailing info@westwardhousing.org.uk or sending a letter to: Westward,Templar House,Collett Way,Newton Abbot TQ12 4PH.

If you are doing a mutual exchange please read more here Finding a mutual exchange home | Westward

Important: You will be charged for your full notice period even if you move out sooner Ending Your Tenancy | Westward

Rent

Rent

How much is my rent?

What is my rent this month

How much rent should I pay

How much is my monthly charge

What is my rent balance

Do I need to make a payment

When is my rent charged or due

When do I next need to make a rent payment

To find out how much your rent is or when it is due, log into your MyAccount Rent Statement | Westward

Service charges

Service charges

Do I have a service charge?

What are my service charges

How much are estate services

What extra costs do I need to pay for

What service charges apply to me

How much are the service charges

You can see any service charges linked to your estate or property by searching here Service Charges | Westward

Payment

Payment

I want to make a payment

I want to pay my service charges

I want to pay my rent

You can make a payment in a number of ways - in your MyAccount on the website, by calling us on 0300 100 1010, or by direct debit.  MyAccount | Westward or find out more here: Make A Payment | Westward

I want to set up a direct debit

Can I pay you through the bank

Easy payment

You can set up a direct debit by downloading and filling in this form then emailing it to us, or you can call us on 0300 100 1010 during working hours Direct Debit Form | Westward

Repairs

Repairs

When is my repair booked for

What day is my repair happening

Repair appointment date

You can see your repairs appointments in your MyAccount Repairs Statement | Westward

Which repairs am I responsible for?

Do I have to fix something that I have broken

What repairs do I have to do

Which repairs might I have to pay for

This depends on what sort of tenancy you have, so please check your agreement.

These range from minor repairs in your home to any fittings that you might have installed.

Please see the link for the full list and our policy Book A Repair | Westward

Refits and upgrades

Refits and upgrades
When are my kitchen/bathroom/windows/doors/heating system due to be replaced? To find out when your kitchen/bathroom/windows/doors/heating system is due to be replaced, contact us here: Contact Us | Westward

Parking

 

Parking

Do I have an allocated parking space?

Is the parking space outside my house mine

How can I get a parking space

Can I park in a garage

This should be in your tenancy agreement.

If you can't find it then please contact us here: Contact Us | Westward

 

Housing officer

 Housing officer
Who is my housing officer? You can see who your housing officer is when you log into your MyAccount, on the tenancy page. Alternatively Contact Us | Westward

MyAccount and Communication Details

MyAccount
I need to update my phone number, mobile number or email address

If you have a MyAccount, you can update all your contact details here MyAccount Details | Westward 

If not you will need to Contact Us | Westward

I want to set up a MyAccount which is a secure online account for you to manage your tenancy Great, please do so here and the good news is that you'll then be automatically entered in a monthly prize draw for up to £150 every single month. Register MyAccount | Westward

Complaints

Complaints
I want to make a complaint

If you are unhappy with a service that you have received from us you can make a complaint here: Feedback and Complaints | Westward 

Thanks for telling us so we can put things right. If your complaint is about another customer then please find out more and tell us here: Anti-social Behaviour | Westward

I want to make a claim for compensation We may pay compensation if we fail to provide a service that you pay service charges for such as a loss of amenities, extra utility costs or an upheld complaint. Find out more here:  Compensation | Westward

I want to report anti-social behaviour

I want to complain about a resident

Anti-social behaviour can be very unpleasant. We have a toolkit about what you can do and how to report it Anti-social Behaviour | Westward

If you are concerned for your safety, please phone the police on 999.