West Lancashire District Council Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
The council has a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme, and if you are accepted onto the scheme the Council will sign an agreement with the landlord to cover the cost of the deposit.
Clients
Who is eligible?
The scheme is open to anyone aged 16 or above who is claiming income benefits or is on a low wage (single people aged 16-25 will only be entitled to the standard room rate for a bedroom in shared accommodation). You must not have any other way of paying the deposit.
Client services
- Bond Guarantees
- Legal support on rights and responsibilities for tenants
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Property inspection
- Referral to support services
How are referrals made
Check with the Homelessness Team once you have found a property to see if you are eligible.
Landlords
Landlord services
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Bond guarantee
- Mediation services
- Inventory
Other information
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11
Local Authority: West Lancashire Borough Council