Rent deferral vow

News just in from Suffolk County Council …

“Suffolk County Council owns and lets a range of properties and land to tenants throughout the county which are used in a number of ways including the provision of care and education. During this challenging period of time as all communities in Suffolk continue to stay at home to reduce the spread of infection and the majority of businesses remain closed, as a considerate landlord the council believes it should do what it can to support the local and regional economy through the management of its rental agreements with tenants.  

Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Housing & Enterprise, Cllr Nick Gowrley said: “The authority has identified 87 of its most vulnerable tenants, which encompasses 123 properties. We have been in touch with each tenant to ask if there is anything we can to support them at this difficult time. We believe these tenants should be given the opportunity to arrange deferral of their rent and charges for three months, should they wish to do so. This would give them a degree of financial support for a short period of time as the impacts of coronavirus on business continue.” “