Council tenants
Garages, bike sheds and parking spaces
We manage council-owned garages, bike sheds and parking spaces.
Swapping your home
Here you will find further information regarding mutual exchanges and home swapper
Changes to your tenancy agreement
Find out what changes you can make to your tenancy agreement
Cash incentives for downsizing
Details on cash incentives for transferring to a smaller property
Right to Buy
The Right to Buy (RTB) scheme allows most council tenants to buy their council home at a discounted price.
Types of council tenancies
Information about your tenancy type with Eastbourne Homes or Lewes District Council
Council tenants handbook
Download a copy of the Tenants Handbook
Tackling mould and condensation
Find out how to tackle mould and condensation in your home
Changes to your council rent
Find out about rent changes and what they include
Living in council flats and maisonettes
Information on how to keep your shared spaces in council properties safe, as well as rules and regulations on what's expected from you as a tenant.
Noise, nuisance and anti-social behaviour
We work with residents to tackle any anti-social behaviour that causes a nuisance to others
Keeping your home safe
Find out tips to keep your home safe
Tenancy policy
Find out details of the council's tenancy policy
Tenants contents insurance
Find out what home insurance the council offers to tenants
Rent arrears messaging service
We are proactively contacting customers to prevent further action being taken towards the recovery of outstanding balances due to garage arrears. You'll receive a phone call, a text, and an email if we hold these contact details for you.
Electric vehicle charging for tenants
We understand that our tenants may want to charge electric vehicles from home by installing a charge point at the property. Please read through the following guidance to understand what you need to do before you install any equipment.
Using tenant satisfaction measures to assess our housing performance
Read about the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a government agency that aims to promote a viable, efficient, and well-governed social housing sector.
Keeping a pet in your home
Guidance on keeping a pet in your council home.
Storing a mobility vehicle at your property
Guidance on storing a mobility vehicle in your council home.