Housing, rent and repairs

Tenant guidance

Whether you’re sorting out your tenancy, are looking for a bit of support, or you want some advice, we’ve made it easy for you to find what you need.

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group

Changing or ending your tenancy

Adding a partner

  • Fill in the online form (add link)
  • Provide 12 months of proof that they live with you

Removing a joint tenant

  • Fill in the online form (add link)
  • Both people must agree

Email our Neighbourhoods team for advice.

They’re happy to help.

Email Neighbourhoods

Making a name change on your tenancy

You’ll need legal proof (e.g. marriage certificate, deed poll, decree absolute) to do this.

Make the change on ‘My Account’.

It’s quick and easy.

Go to My Account

Call or email our Neighbourhoods team to make the change.

They’re happy to help.

Ending your tenancy

  • Give notice online and fill out the Termination Form
  • Return keys to Wythenshawe House (letterbox if shut)
  • Tenancy ends the Sunday after your form date

If you end it after Monday noon, you’ll be charged for that week’s rent.

Bereavement support

If you’re dealing with a tenancy after someone has passed, you have options.

Ending the tenancy?

  • Fill in the Report a Death online form, send the death certificate and a Tenancy Termination form from the next of kin. Support is available if you need help clearing the property.

Staying in the property?

  • If you are a joint tenant then you can automatically take over, we’ll just need the death certificate.
  • If you are a partner/spouse then you’ll need to show you’ve lived there for 6+ months, plus a death certificate.
  • If you are another household members, we’ll need to assess your circumstances.
  • If you are less than 6 months living at the address, you won’t be entitled to stay in the property, but please contact us so we can discuss your options.

Email our Neighbourhoods team.

They will check your eligibility.

Email Neighbourhoods

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

  • What is a service charge?

    Service charges cover things like lifts, lights and cleaning communal areas. Costs are split fairly between everyone who benefits.

  • What if I’m struggling to pay my rent or charges?

    Please speak to our Income Team on 0300 111 0000 or email servicecharges@wchg.org.uk. We can help you set up a payment plan.

  • How do I raise a repair?

    You can log into your account or call us 0300 111 0000. We’ll let you know if it’s emergency, urgent, or routine. If its within first 28 days of moving in, our Voids team will sort it.

  • Will I be charged for a repair?

    You may be charged if it’s not wear and tear (e.g. lost keys, broken windows, rubbish left). For any crime-related damage, please give us a crime ref number and you won’t be charged.

  • What is a gas safety check?

    They’re a legal must. We’ll contact you every year to book it.

  • Am I allowed pets?

    You can keep pets as long as they’re domestic and not causing problems. No chickens or livestock are allowed.

  • Who do I contact about fly tipping?

    You can report it to Manchester City Council on 0161 234 5004.

  • I’m going away for more than 28 days - what do I need to do?

    Let us know your dates and your emergency contact.

  • I’d like to move to a smaller home.

    We can help with Rightsizing. You could get £2,500 plus to help with moving costs, contact us to find out more.

  • What is a Mutual Exchange?

    If you want to swap homes, have a look at House Exchange. If you find a swap partner, please call us on 0300 111 0000.

  • Can I buy my current home?

    Please get in touch with Garden City Homes – they’ll talk you through Right to Buy. Email enquiries@gardencityhomes.org.uk

  • What is a Tenancy Audit?

    A tenancy audit is our way of making sure homes are safe, records are up to date, and properties are in good condition. It also helps us prevent tenancy fraud and gives you a chance to chat with us, ask questions, and get advice or support if you need it.

  • I need help with highways, footpaths and street lighting, garden fires, drop kerbs and parking issues

Still stuck?

Communal laundry rooms

Some of our blocks have communal laundry rooms. The washers and dryers are easy to use. Follow our step-by-step guides or watch the short videos to see exactly what to do, from starting the machine to removing your laundry.

  • Find your laundry room

    • Village 135 (blocks A & B) – 4 washers and 4 dryers
    • Village 135 (blocks C & D) – 3 washers and 3 dryers
    • Brookway Court – 2 washers and 1 dryer
    • Frank Price Court – 3 washers and 2 dryers
    • Birch Tree Court – 2 washers and 1 dryer
    • Edwards Court – 2 washers and 1 dryer
    • Moorcot Court – 2 washers and 1 dryer
    • West View Court – 3 washers and 1 dryer
    • Bagnall Court – 3 washers and 1 dryer
    • Kenneth Collis Court – 3 washers and 2 dryers
  • Pay for your wash or dry

    All machines use Air Wallet. You can pay:

    • at the cashless payment terminal in the laundry room
    • or using the Air Wallet app on your phone

    Chip and PIN cards are accepted.

    You can also:

    • get receipts and view your transactions by entering a mobile number (receipt sent by text) or an email address
    • choose alerts when your wash or dry is nearly finished

    ADD AIR WALLET INSTRUCTIONS PDF HERE AS A TEXT LINK UNTIL AN INLINE FILE DOWNLOAD COMPONENT IS ADDED AS AN OPTION FOR INLINE ACCORDIONS

    If you can’t pay

    If you can’t use contactless, don’t have funds, or can only pay by cash, please speak to:

    • your Neighbourhood Officer
    • our Living Well team
    • if you live at Village 135, the team there
  • Using the washers

    ADD WASHER INSTRUCTIONS PDF HERE AS A TEXT LINK UNTIL AN INLINE FILE DOWNLOAD COMPONENT IS ADDED AS AN OPTION FOR INLINE ACCORDIONS

  • Using the dryers

    • You can choose a 30-minute or 60-minute cycle
    • If the door is opened and clothes are removed, the timer will continue and cannot be paused
    • If the door is opened briefly, close it and press start to continue the cycle

    ADD DRYER INSTRUCTIONS PDF HERE AS A TEXT LINK UNTIL AN INLINE FILE DOWNLOAD COMPONENT IS ADDED AS AN OPTION FOR INLINE ACCORDIONS

  • Languages

    The machines are multi-lingual. To change the language, select the flag in the top-right corner of the Air Wallet screen and choose your preferred language.

  • Error Code 1

    If you see Error Code 1, the machine is waiting for payment. Select the machine on the Air Wallet screen and follow the steps to start the wash or dry.

  • Need help?

    If a machine isn’t working, please call us on 0300 111 0000 and let us know:

    • which block you’re in
    • the washer or dryer number
    • what the problem is

    If a refund is needed, it will usually show within 5 working days. If there’s a problem out of hours, use the help button in the Air Wallet app, which connects you directly to Air Wallet support.

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