Implementation of the Private Rented Sector Rent Guarantor Scheme

March 3, 2025 Strategic Director for Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... to approve the implementation of a Private Rented Sector Rent Guarantor Scheme, including a pilot program with RentGuarantor Ltd for up to 50 households, allocating funding for insurance costs, and addressing the barrier of requiring a guarantor for eligible service users in temporary accommodation to secure private rented housing.

Supporting Documents

20250303 Implementation of the Private Rented Sector Rent Guarantor Scheme.pdf
Appendix A Council as a Guarantor - Outline Proposal.pdf
Appendix B Insurance-Backed Rent Guarantor Services for UK Councils and Housing Associations.pdf
Appendix C EQIA Council as a Guarantor Equalities Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Mar 2025