Birmingham City Council

Fire Safety information for low rise flats and maisonettes. If you are moving to accommodation with a communal entrance and or communal landing areas, please note that NO items are allowed to be stored or left within any parts of the communal areas this also includes mobility scooters. To comply with fire safety, any items that are left within communal areas will be removed by Birmingham City Council. Applicants must agree to have their care provided by the onsite team. Refusal of this may mean the offer of accommodation is withdrawn. This property is suitable for those who may require assistance to maintain their own tenancy and independence but may require housing related support. Careline charges £5.01 per week invoiced separately. There is no OPT OUT provision for Careline on this or any Hardwired Sheltered Scheme. When you bid for this property you were made aware of the changes that the government have introduced that could affect your entitlement to Benefits to meet your housing costs, such as rent. This was also explained on the website and in your letter inviting you to view for the property. I need to make you aware that if you accept this property, claim Housing Benefit or Housing costs in Universal Credit, and you are under occupying it by 1 or more bedrooms, you may not receive the full amount of benefit” I must also advise you that if you claim any income based benefits such as Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit you are required to declare the income for yourself, your family and anyone living at the property to Benefit Services immediately. This may include money paid to you for rent by another person living at the property, for example a lodger, as any income you receive may affect your entitlement to benefits. For more information go to: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/benefits.