Rent Guarantee Scheme

This scheme aims to give you access to self-contained privately rented accommodation.

The scheme is available to:

• single homeless people
• childless couples who are normally aged 25 and over
• who are on Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance or have income below £90 per week, and cannot afford a deposit or rent in advance.

It also attempts to overcome the reluctance of some landlords to accept DWP applicants.

The scheme:

• provides landlords with a written guarantee instead of a cash deposit
• Covers rent arrears and uninsured damage and loss
• Means you don't need to have money to get a flat

What Does the Scheme offer Landlords?

• Rent paid until Housing Benefit is processed
• Housing Benefit paid direct to the Landlord
• Liaison with Housing Benefit Section to ensure claims are processed quickly
• A Development Worker is available to tenants and landlords to deal with any issues that arise
• A 6 month contract which can be renewed by the landlord
• Screening of prospective tenants
• No obligation to take on prospective tenants

Further information can be obtained from:

The Cyrenians
Community Resettlement, Support and Advice Service
62 Summer Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1SD
Tel 01224 625733
www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org
info@aberdeen-cyrenians.org