Rent
Rent must be paid monthly by Direct Debit or standing order. The amount charged is subject to change by the Council. We will inform you before making any changes.
Use of garage
Your garage should be used to store your motor vehicle. It must not be used for storage of combustible materials. The Council accepts no responsibility for damage to your vehicle.
You must not:
- Assign or sublet the garage without previous consent in writing from the Council.
- Make any alterations to the premises without the consent of the Council.
- Use the garage so as to cause a nuisance or annoyance to others.
- Conduct a business from the garage.
Please ensure doors are kept closed when not in use for safety and security. Damage may occur if left open.
You must follow normal safety requirements to protect yourself and others. The Council accepts no liability for your actions in the use of the garage.
Council access to the garage
Representatives of the Council have a right of access in order to carry out maintenance and repairs.
If you are responsible for any damage or neglect to the garage, you may have to pay for whatever work is necessary.
Ending the rental
The tenancy may be terminated by two weeks’ written notice given by either party.
At the end of the tenancy, you must leave the garage empty and in a clean condition. If items are found in the garage, these items will be removed. You will be charged with the cost of clearance.
Keys
Keys are to be handed into:
Keys can be posted, when posting the keys, please ensure you secure the keys to a piece of card with the garage address stated, to ensure their safe arrival.
FAO Neighbourhood Team
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
The keys are the property of Mid Suffolk District Council. If these are lost of misplaced, you may be charged. This could cost around £90.00.
Prices
Tenants
£10.84 a week for Mid Suffolk tenants to rent a garage.
Other applicants
£13.01 a week (including VAT) for a garage.
Make a payment
You must pay for your rent on a monthly basis.
Pay online
Pay your garage rent online
Pay by monthly direct debit
Paying by monthly direct debit is the easiest way to pay.
Download and complete the following form to set this up:
Mid Suffolk District Council Monthly Direct Debit Rent Instruction
Online banking or set up a standing order
You can pay your rent using online banking or set-up a standing order with your bank.
Please include your account number which can be found on your bill.
For standing order payments, please contact your bank and provide them with the details below.
If you are a Mid Suffolk tenant: Lloyds Bank PLC, Sort Code: 30-99-85, Account number: 00708698