West Lothian - Private Rented Housing Deposit Guarantee Service
Project summary
The deposit guarantee service has been set up to help those who need assistance to access accommodation in the private rented sector by providing a written guarantee for landlords in lieu of a deposit. The guarantee provides the landlord with security and allows the tenant time to pay the deposit in manageable instalments.
Clients
Who is eligible?
Check with the Housing Options team for information about eligibility for this scheme.
Client services
- Support to set up and maintain a private tenancy
- Guarantee deposits
- Liaising with private landlords
- Signposting for help to other agencies/departments
How are referrals made
Referrals are made via the Housing Options team
Landlords
Landlord services
- Ongoing tenancy support
- Inventory
- Direct payment of Housing Benefit
- Fast track Housing Benefit claims
- Housing Benefit assistance
- Mediation services
- Landlord Forums
- Updates on new legislation
- Rent collection
- Property management
- Out of hours support
- Model tenancy agreements
- Longer tenancy agreements (12 months)
- Links to landlord accreditation schemes
Location of landlord's properties
West Lothian
Other information
Organisation: West Lothian Council
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12
Local Authority: West Lothian