Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Council Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
Support available with the Rent Deposit Scheme which helps tenants access private rented accommodation.
Clients
Who is eligible?
Eligibility criteria are as follows:-
- You must have a local connection to the Babergh or Mid Suffolk district
- You must be either homeless or at risk of losing your home
You have a low income, either benefit reliant or in low paid employment - You are unable to raise the funds yourself or obtain from another source
- You must be willing to repay any loan of money with monthly repayments as set out within a legal agreement
- You must be willing to engage and co-operate with us. If you are homeless due to avoidable rent arrears, or you have been evicted for nuisance and/or anti-social behaviour you will not qualify for help.
Client services
- Referral to support services
- Deposit guarantee
- Rent in advance
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Tenancy support service
- Assessment of client needs
- Cash Deposit
- Financial loan
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Property inspection
Assistance in acquiring a property, client support
How are referrals made
First find an affordable and suitable property and view it, then contact the Housing Team to apply for assistance from the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Landlords
Landlord services
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
- Rent-in-advance
- Bond guarantee
- Direct payment of Housing Benefit
- Landlord Forums
- Ongoing tenancy support
- Mediation services
- Inventory
- Cash deposit
Direct contact dedicated to Landlord Liaison Officer
Location of landlord's properties
Inside local authority area
Other information
Organisation: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: Babergh District Council, Mid Suffolk District Council