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The homeless and people threatened by it in Hyndburn can get rent deposit help from the local council run bond scheme. The family needs to be on a low income and have no financial ability to pay for private sector housing on their own. Those families that have a local connection to Hyndburn are who the Bond Rent Deposit Scheme is aimed at helping.

The applicant needs to find their own home or flat to live in, and this needs to be done before applying for assistance on their rent deposit. While the authorities in Hyndburn can help a family find a place to live, they are under no statutory obligation to do this. Finding private sector housing is the responsibility of the resident.

After a home has been located, they should not sign a tenancy agreement though until the Hyndburn housing specialist assesses it. The team at the council centre will review the monthly rent amount that is due, assess whether the family can afford to live their over the long term based on their debt levels, and ensure the flat is safe to live in. A covering letter may also be required from the landlord that gives more information on the private sector housing they are letting.

Financial help provided by Hyndburn Bond Rent Deposit Scheme

For those people that are found eligible by the council, and that have located affordable private sector housing to let, they may be given financial assistance. Or they can be provided practical support, such as free furniture for their home. There are a few ways that the Bond Rent Deposit Scheme can help them, as follows.

Most of the clients will be given a bond that will last the length of their tenancy agreement. This will guarantee that the authorities will pay the deposit on behalf of the tenant. It protects the landlord against any future damages to their property. They can also make a claim on the council bond if the tenant has any rent arrears at the end of their tenancy agreement.

The aim is to encourage the property owner to lease their home to someone that is either homeless or that is close to it. Private landlords often hesitate on this due to the individual may have poor credit scores, past evictions, be disabled, or be vulnerable in some other ways. The Rent Deposit and Bond Scheme in Hyndburn is aimed at address this barrier.

The landlord and the tenant need to both agree to the bond. This is a form of a loan though, as the tenant is still responsible for ensuring any damage is paid for. They also need to save money as agreed to with the Hyndburn borough housing team.

Fast Track for Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is also provided. The Hyndburn Council housing specialist will help the vulnerable family apply for this government scheme. They will also get the person towards the front of the queue. This can help them access the government housing programme, which will pay some of their future rent costs.

The Bond Rent Deposit Scheme may also pay up to 4 weeks of rent advance payments. Most landlords in the Hyndburn borough require this as part of a tenancy agreement. If the family has no other savings and their income is low enough, the council may loan them this money.

The authorities in Hyndburn also provide ongoing tenant support. This is all offered as free advice for debts as well as other bills and even financial aid in order to stop future homelessness. The Housing Advice Team partners with Calico Housing Authority and other not-for-profit organisations in the community to arrange floating support and more. The council may even give people food, furniture, and other basic needs. A key service though are the schemes that provide help with debt payments, as when a tenant knows how to budget, this will free up their money for their housing needs.

To apply for the Hyndburn Bond Rent Deposit Scheme, contact the Council Housing Advice Team. They will need to run an assessment to determine if the family is eligible for financial help. The telephone number is 44 (0) 1254 388 111. The post is Regeneration and Housing Services, 20 Cannon Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NJ.