Tandridge Private Sector Access Scheme

Project summary

The Private Sector Access Scheme helps Tandridge District Council to meet housing need.  It aims to offer a bond to landlords for households who may not be able to rent in the private sector as they do not have enough money for the deposit or rent in advance.

Clients

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the scheme you must:-

• Be homeless or threatened with homelessness
• Have a dependent child or children
• be deemed vulnerable by a housing needs officer
• Have a local connection to Tandridge District

Client services

• Rent in advance
• Deposit bond
• Signposting for benefits and debt advice
• Liaising between landlord and tenant
• Free advice on rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenant 
• Tenancy sustainment help

How are referrals made

Clients are identified and referred by the Council's Housing Advice Team.

Landlords

Landlord services

• Deposit Bond
• Rent in Advance
• Liaising between landlord and tenant
• No fees to join the scheme
• Help with benefits
• Free advice on rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenant
• Tenancy sustainment help

Location of landlord's properties

Both inside and outside the local authority area

Other information

Type of organisation: Local Authority

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12

Local Authority: Tandridge, Surrey County Council