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Help Topics
Adaptations
4 Articles- Can I have adaptations to my home?
- How do I request adaptations to my home?
- I’ve had a referral for adaptations – what will happen next?
- What if my home isn’t suitable for adaptations?
Anti-social Behaviour
10 Articles- What is Anti-Social Behaviour?
- How do I report anti-social behaviour?
- Can I report ASB anonymously?
- Can I report crimes to you?
- I am a private resident, can I still make a complaint?
Caretaking & Grounds Service
8 Articles- How do I report an overgrown tree?
- How do I report a dangerous tree?
- How do I report an overhanging tree?
- A tree is blocking my light/satellite signal
- There are animals nesting/fouling in a tree
Community Housing
11 Articles- I’d like to make some alterations or improvements to my home.
- I’d like to change from sole to joint tenancy.
- I’d like to change from joint to sole tenancy.
- Can I make a name change?
- I need to change some tenancy information.
Complaints
10 Articles- What is a complaint?
- What is not a complaint?
- How do I make a complaint?
- I need support to make a complaint
- Who can make a complaint?
Electrical
5 Articles- How to replace your Kitchen Light & Starter Motor
- How to change your bathroom light bulb
- How to change your thermostat batteries
- Resetting your trip switch
- Electrical Testing & Safety
Ending my tenancy
5 Articles- Is the house inspected before I move out?
- When will I be able to move out?
- What do I do about any outstanding arrears on my account?
- What do I do with any belongings I don’t want?
- Why do I need to remove carpets and floor coverings?
Gas & Boilers
6 Articles- How to re-pressurise your boiler.
- How to thaw your Condensate Pipe
- My Gas appliance is not working correctly
- I smell gas
- Boiler & Gas maintenance
Leaseholders
8 Articles- Do I have to pay all of my service charge invoice by the end of April?
- Why have I received invoices to pay service charges – I own my property?
- Will my service charge direct debit continue?
- Why have I had this Ground Rent Demand?
- You don’t clean our block, so why am I being charged for block cleaning?
My Bron Afon
7 Articles- What is My Bron Afon?
- How can I access My Bron Afon?
- What can I do in My Bron Afon?
- I’ve forgotten my password.
- I’ve lost my tenancy number.
My Tenancy
10 Articles- I’m thinking of Moving Out
- I’m a victim of criminal damage
- How do I add or remove an occupant from my account?
- How do I apply for a mutual exchange?
- How do I apply for a sole tenancy?
New Homes
7 Articles- How do I apply for a home with Bron Afon?
- How do I get priority for housing with Bron Afon?
- I’ve bid on a property – when will I know if I’m successful?
- What could stop me being offered a property?
- I’ve been shortlisted for a property – when can I move in?
Payments
6 Articles- How can I pay my rent?
- Why isn’t my payment showing?
- What is AllPay?
- How do I view old payments?
- Can I see a payment breakdown?
Plumbing
4 Articles- How to bleed your radiator
- How to unblock a toilet or sink
- I have a blocked drain or toilet
- I have a blocked sink or basin
Rent
4 Articles- How can I pay my rent?
- I’m struggling to pay my rent
- When are the rent free weeks?
- Could you pay less for your water?
Renting Homes Act
7 Articles- What is the Renting Homes Act Wales?
- When will the Renting Homes Act Wales happen?
- What is the purpose of the Renting Homes Act?
- What does the Renting Homes Act Wales mean for me as a tenant?
- What do I need to do?
Repairs
10 Articles- What happens after you report a repair on the Bron Afon Portal?
- What are your repair timescales?
- What repairs are we responsible for?
- What repairs are you responsible for?
- What is an emergency repair?
Risk & Insurance
4 Articles- What do I need to make a motor accident claim?
- What can I expect when I make a public liability claim?
- What will my home contents insurance cover?
- What can I expect when making a personal injury or employers liability claim?
Support
6 Articles- Torfaen Support Service – who can apply?
- Torfaen Support Service – how can we help?
- Torfaen Support Service – how much does it cost?
- Families First – who can apply?
- Families First – How can we help?
Understanding your annual rent
9 Articles- When are the rent free weeks?
- Could you pay less for your water?
- What is the rent increase in 2022?
- Are you receiving everything that you’re entitled to? Do you need some help?
- What if I can’t afford to pay a little extra or if I am struggling with my payments?