North West Leicestershire Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
Interest free repayable Rent deposit or deposit guarantee scheme which is designed to provide rent in advance and a guarantee deposit bond that provides the landlord with cover in cases of damage, loss or rent arrears.
Clients
Who is eligible?
People considered to be homeless and in priority need, People considered to be homeless not in priority need, People threatened with homelessness, Under 25s, Ex-offenders, People with a history of substance misuse, People with mental health problems and those who have a local connection to the area.
Client services
- Referral to support services
- Referrals to funiture projects
- Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
- Rent in advance
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Property inspection
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Legal support on rights and responsibilities for tenants
- Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
- Assessment of client needs
- Bond Guarantees
- Benefit maximisation
Assistance in acquiring a property, tenancy support & maintenance, and client support & referrals to support services All private rented properties are now advertised via the sub regional scheme ‘Homefinder’ see link below
How are referrals made
Via the Housing Choices Team
Landlords
Landlord services
- Longer tenancy agreements (12 months)
- Rent-in-advance
- Bond guarantee
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
- Landlord Forums
- Links to landlord accreditation schemes
- Updates on new legislation
Location of landlord's properties
Inside local authority area
Other information
Organisation: North West Leicestershire Council
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: North West Leicestershire District Council, Leicestershire County Council