21 Apr 2009

Rent rise possible for city council tenants in Christchurch

5:23 am on 21 April 2009

Tenants of Christchurch City Council may be facing a rent rise of 14% this year.

The council will consider a proposed increase at a meeting on Thursday.

Last year, the council voted to raise rents by 24%.

However, the Council of Social Services took the matter to the High Court, which found the council's process was flawed.

The council will also consider raising rents a further 16% next year, if alternative funding for social housing can't be secured.