This scheme focuses on applicants approaching landlords and agencies themselves. Under this scheme, we offer support for households to find their own prospective tenancy.
Landlords of privately rented accommodation usually require a deposit and rent in advance before they agree to offer a tenancy.
Am I eligible?
- To be considered eligible for the scheme, you must be homeless or threatened with homelessness.
You must:
- be in need of housing or at threat of homelessness following an assessment by your case officer
- agree to repay any deposit and/or rent in advance that we pay out to the landlord
- agree to undertake an affordability assessment to verify that the property which has been found is an affordable and reasonable option for you
Who is not eligible?
You will not be eligible if you have already moved into the property. You should not make arrangements to move in until a deposit and or rent in advance has been approved.
You may not be eligible if you owe money to us.
Conditions of loan:
You can only be considered for a loan if you are on low income and cannot fund the deposit yourself. Your financial circumstance will be considered fully.
You must be able to manage the tenancy. The conduct of any previous tenancies you have held will be taken into account when making a decision.
There is no list of circumstances that will automatically qualify you for an award of rent deposit and/or rent in advance. Each request will be considered on its own merit.
Prospective tenants must not commit themselves to a tenancy until all rent deposit scheme paper work has been received and completed and a decision has been made.
Full list of what's included:
- 1 month deposit
- First month's rent in advance
- Private Sector Liaison Officer
- Mandatory online pre-tenancy training for tenants
