Let your property through the City Council with rent guarantee
We are looking for good quality, affordable accommodation for waiting families and individuals both in the city and close to city boundaries. Our Private Landlord Scheme has been running successfully since June 2014 and we have over 80 properties within the city and we need more!
The scheme is completely FREE to landlords and offers everything you would expect from a professional service:-
For each tenancy we will:-
Our Service
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We will find a suitable tenant for your property in accordance with your requirements
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We will obtain references, check for previous rent arrears or anti-social behaviour and affordability assessment for each tenant
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Accompany all viewings
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Confirm immigration status to comply with Home Office “right to rent” rules
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Provide a full Inventory preparation service
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Carry out property inspections at regular intervals throughout the tenancy
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Provide a Deposit Guarantee up to £700 for the term of the tenancy (or equivalent of 5 weeks’ rent whichever is the greater)
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Deposit Guarantee covers dilapidation/cleaning/repairs
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Provide a point of contact for landlords and tenants
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Provide on-going support for tenants with regard to benefit claims (Universal Credit) and payment of rent
Financial Incentives
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We will guarantee the rent for the first 6 or 12 months of the tenancy*
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We pay two month’s rent in advance for all applicants at the start of the tenancy
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Pay any shortfall between Universal Credit (rent element) and the rent direct to the Landlord