Northumberland County Council - Rent Deposit Scheme
Project summary
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (RDGS) is available to help people find suitable, affordable accommodation by providing a bond guarantee to secure a property in the private rented sector.
Clients
Client services
- Tenancy support service
- Bond Guarantees
- Property inspection
- Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
The following services provide support alongside the rent deposit guarantee scheme:
Escape Family Support: http://www.escapefamilysupport.org.uk
RDGS co-ordinator Leanne Kelly: leanne.kelly@escapefamilysupport.org.uk ; Tel: 01670 432 200
How are referrals made
The scheme is available to tenants who are unable to raise the funds from another source, providing the property they have identified is already accredited through NCC's Private Rented Sector Accreditation Scheme.
Landlords
Landlord services
- Rent Deposit Guarantee
- One-year free membership with the National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA)
- Access to an enhanced tenant vetting service which includes criminal and anti-social behaviour considerations through Northumbria Police
- Briefing sessions and regular newsletters to update on relevant issues
- Advice and assistance for property and tenancy related issues
Other information
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 21/11/2024 10:59
Local Authority: Northumberland County Council