Renfrewshire Council Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
Renfrewshire Council operates a Deposit Guarantee Scheme. This scheme provides a service to assist and support people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, to enable them to access a private let.
Clients
Who is eligible?
Check with the Housing Prevention Team for eligibility criteria.
Client services
- Tenancy support service
- Assessment of client needs
- Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Bond Guarantees
- Out of hours support
- Referral to support services
- Property inspection
How are referrals made
Housing advisors and prevention services can currently refer people for assistance
Landlords
Landlord services
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
- Inventory
- Mediation services
- Ongoing tenancy support
The Deposit Guarantee Scheme also offer landlords; tenancy set up/preparation of AT5, lease, statutory letter and all other documents. Support to safeguard LHA payments where possible. Regular home visits to ensure the property is being looked after.
Location of landlord's properties
Renfrewshire
Other information
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: Renfrewshire