Cheshire West and Chester Bond Guarantee Scheme

Project summary

The Council acts as a guarantor on behalf of the tenant and pays the landlord up to the value of the Bond. For more information contact the Housing Solutions team.

Clients

Who is eligible?

Eligibility Criteria:-

• You must be homeless or threatened with homelessness
• In receipt of a means tested benefit or low income
• in a household with an income of £15,000 or under per annum

Client services

• Liaising between landlord and tenant
• Help to find private rented accommodation
• Help with housing law and tenancy regulation
• Tenancy sustainment
• Bond Guarantee
• Referrals for affordable furniture
• Referrals to a Credit Union

How are referrals made

Access via the Housing Solutions Team

Landlords

Landlord services

• Links to landlord accreditation schemes
• Landlord Forums
• Direct payment of Housing Benefit
• Housing Benefit assistance
• Bond guarantee
• Mediation services

Location of landlord's properties

Inside local authority

Other information

Type of organisation: Local Authority

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12

Local Authority: Chester, Cheshire West & Chester Council