Ryedale residents urged to get housing help from council in the aftermath of Covid-19

Ryedale residents who are struggling to pay their mortgage or rent are being urged to get in touch with the District Council, so they don’t put themselves at risk of losing their homes.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Jul 2020, 09:15 BST

Ryedale District Council’s housing team is on hand to provide advice, negotiate with landlords, refer for debt advice, help maximise income, look for charity payments and advise about benefit entitlements and housing law.

During Covid-19 mortgage and rent breaks are on offer, which are a temporary measure introduced by the Government to prevent homelessness in the short-term.

Ryedale District Council is urging citizens to get help sooner, rather than later, as many may still struggle to pay their mortgage and rent in the longer term.

Cllr Keane Duncan, leader of Ryedale District Council, said: “Our priority throughout this pandemic is to support the citizens of Ryedale, especially those whose lives are most at risk as a result of Covid-19.”

If a citizen feels that they could face difficulties paying their mortgage or rent, they can call the council on 01653 600666 of email [email protected].