Preston Bond Scheme
Project summary
Rent deposit or deposit guarantee scheme
Clients
Who is eligible?
Some of the funding available to this project is primarily aimed at young single people (18 to 25 years of age), however older single people, couples and in some circumstances families will be eligible for the scheme.Priority will be given to prospective
Client services
- Client support plan
- Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
- Referrals to funiture projects
- Referral to support services
- Assistance with application for community care grants and budgeting loans
- Property inspection
- Benefit maximisation
- Legal support on rights and responsibilities for tenants
- Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Cash Deposit
- Bond Guarantees
How are referrals made
Tenants will be interviewed assessed and approved by a housing advisory officer at Preston City Council before being accepted onto the bond scheme.
Landlords
Landlord services
- Direct payment of Housing Benefit
- Mediation services
- Model tenancy agreements
- Ongoing tenancy support
- Bond guarantee
- Property management
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
- Landlord Forums
- Links to landlord accreditation schemes
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Financial incentives
- Updates on new legislation
Location of landlord's properties
Inside local authority
Other information
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: Preston