1. Working with the Council

2. How can we help…  Establishing and maintaining links with landlords, letting agents and landlord groups  Helping to build on these relationships through offering services, support and advice  Point of contact for advice and information on aspects of landlord and tenant responsibilities including best practice  Assistance with linking tenants to landlords with properties to let and letting agents with hard to let properties

3. Deposit Guarantee Scheme  What is the Deposit Guarantee Scheme  Who is the scheme for  Amount guaranteed to match deposit required  Not subject to Tenancy Protection Scheme  It’s a simple process – the Housing Options Team will prepare the documentation  Supports both the tenant and the landlord in the tenancy

4. How can homelessness be prevented in the private sector  Point of contact  Home visits  Mediation  Housing advice  Debt counselling / resolving Housing Benefit problems  Early, proactive intervention, advice and a good range of options

5. What can we do to encourage you to work with us?