Tenants With Pre-Payment Meters Need To Use Tokens
Just a reminder from GVJ that anyone with prepayment meters needs to ensure their tenants use their tokens
Gerald's Request
I wonder if you could ask landlords to be in touch with tenants who have prepayment meters to make sure that they are accessing the Government energy support scheme. People are sent tokens that can be redeemed at PayPoints but around 40% of these are not being cashed and people are losing this money, which will mean they have less money for other things including rents.
About the author
Martin began his landlord journey 18 years ago, while working in an international role for a global telecommunications company. Since retiring he has extended his portfolio, which he manages with his wife, but has always focussed on the ‘small student HMO’ sector preferring to offer homes in the community for small groups to the more common ‘pack them in and take the money’ mentality. He has chaired the PDPLA for the past 9 years and has overseen the Associations transition from small local self-help group to a much larger and more professional institution which is recognised and listened to nationally. Alongside his PDPLA role, he also has leadership roles in a number of other local organisations – bringing his unique perspective, driving for change and increased use of technology while respecting the history that brought us here.