LB Merton: Housing Solutions - Rent Deposit Scheme
Project summary
Under the Rent Deposit Scheme, a deposit will be paid to a private landlord on your behalf. This will enable you to rent a home in the private sector.
Clients
Who is eligible?
This scheme is only available to customers who have been assessed under homeless persons legislation and:
- are placed in temporary accommodation and are owed or are likely to be owed, the main homelessness duty
- are owed a prevention or relief duty and are assessed as being in priority need
Client services
Check with the Housing Options team to see what services are available to you.
How are referrals made
Referrals from LB Merton homelessness and housing options team.
Landlords
Landlord services
Guarantee in place of deposit and tenant finding scheme for landlords in Merton. One month's rent held by Council to provide a guarantee in case of damage to the property.
Location of landlord's properties
London Borough of Merton and neighbouring areas.
Other information
Organisation: LB Merton
Project: Housing Solutions - Rent Deposit Scheme
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/02/2025 13:23
Local Authority: All London, Merton