Wycombe Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme

Project summary

The Wycombe Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme aims to help people who are homeless or in housing need gain access to privately rented accommodation by offering a guarantee against losses, damage or rent arrears in lieu of the usual deposit.

Clients

Who is eligible?

You must be:
 Aged eighteen or over.
 Homeless or in housing need. For example living in poor or unreasonable conditions, about to lose your home or sleeping rough.
 In need of housing in the Wycombe District area and able to prove a local connection.
 Able to live independently.
 Entitled to full Local Housing Allowance with no deductions
 Able to raise a months rent in advance.
 Unable to raise a deposit yourself because you are unemployed, receiving benefits and and have no significant savings.

Client services

• Legal support on rights and responsibilities for tenants
• Housing Benefit assistance
• Welcome packs (food, furniture, kitchen items, etc)
• Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
• Property inspection
• Referral to support services
• Referrals to funiture projects
• Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
• Rent in advance
• Tenancy support service

This scheme provides a referral to a Credit Union for a rent in advance loan

How are referrals made

Check with WRDGS to see how you can be referred to this scheme. They work with Wycombe District Council and the Guinness Partnership.

Landlords

Landlord services

• Links to landlord accreditation schemes
• Inventory
• Ongoing tenancy support
• Landlord Forums
• Housing Benefit assistance
• Fast track Housing Benefit claims
• Direct payment of Housing Benefit
• Deposit guarantee
• Model tenancy agreements
• Mediation services

Location of landlord's properties

Wycombe District Council

Other information

Organisation: Wycombe Rent Deposit Guarantee

Project: Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme

Type of organisation: Registered Charity

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:11

Local Authority: Wycombe District Council