Slough - Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS)

Project summary

There is no deposit provided but a pre-agreed amount of deposit guarantee is paid to the landlord at the end of the the tenancy.  Tenancy needs to be for a period of 12th months and an assured shorthold tenancy.

Clients

Who is eligible?

Check with Housing Services for eligibility criteria

Client services

Check with Housing Services what is available to you

How are referrals made

Via Housing Services Department

Landlords

Landlord services

• Free inspection of the property and advice on how to make improvements to it. 

• No commission charges or administration fees. 

• Use of our vetting process to make sure that tenant is eligible to rent a property.

• Offer you dedicated support on tenancy related matters. 

• Recommend housing benefit/universal credit payments to be paid direct to landlords/agents. 

• Avoidance of court costs and possession action where possible.

  As well as the above you can also expect the following from the Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS):

• an exclusive and free letting service

• an agreed payment against any damages on the DGS Scheme (other than normal wear and tear) to fixtures and fittings 

• legal DGS tenancy agreement 

• a comprehensive DGS inventory.

Location of landlord's properties

Slough Borough Council

Other information

Type of organisation: Local Authority

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:13

Local Authority: Slough Borough Council