Housing Payments
Insurancea. Houses are insured as part of a Diocesan group policy. In the event of any damage, which may be the subject of a claim, please contact the Property Department as soon as possible. The occupant is responsible for insuring the contents.
Leases
a. Clergy (or churchwardens during a vacancy) should not enter into any agreement to let any part of the clergy house or gardens without consultation with the Property Manager (the general principles as E12 apply). Under no circumstances should 'informal' gentleman's agreements be entered into - experience has shown that these can lead to costly boundary disputes.
Water Rates and Council Tax
a. Water Rates and Council Tax are paid directly by The Diocese. It is important that the date of taking possession or of vacation is notified by the occupant to the Property Manager to whom any general problems should also be referred.
Replacement of Parsonages
a. For some years it has been Diocesan policy to replace old, overlarge and unsuitable parsonage houses, which are expensive both for the Diocese to maintain and the Incumbent to heat.
b. The sale of a parsonage and the purchase or construction of a replacement requires the consent of the Incumbent, the Bishop, the Houses Committee and the Church Commissioners. The PCC and the Patron are also consulted. The initiative for replacement may come from any of the parties listed.
c. With regard to the building of a new house, the Houses Committee will consult with the Incumbent about the proposed plan.
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