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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

