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 who pay the equivalent of 4 weeks' rent every month must still make a payment during these weeks as the amount already includes the rent-free weeks. 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