2. What is Help to rent? Help to rent is a tenant find and a deposit guarantee scheme In addition to this, we provide on going tenancy sustainment support for landlords and tenants

3. Help to rent for Landlords What does Help to rent offer Landlords? A free tenant find service A deposit guarantee certificate A ready supply of approved tenants Quick ‘time to tenancy’ A landlord information pack A standard tenancy agreement A comprehensive, impartial property Inventory and Condition Report Advice and assistance with Housing Benefit claims Dedicated Tenancy Sustainment Officers Mediation and support to ensure successful tenancies A close partnership with the National Landlords Association A check-out process which minimises the time your property is empty A detailed claim procedure

4. Supporting your tenants We give tenants on the scheme the advice and support they need to sustain their tenancies We carry out a number of checks during the application process to make sure the private rented sector is affordable and suitable for potential tenants Once we have moved a tenant into a property, we maintain regular contact with them. We have two officers dedicated to this role.

5. Daniel Mason Private Sector Partnership Officer daniel.mason@dacorum.gov.uk 01442 228000 and ask for Help to rent daniel.mason@dacorum.gov.uk