Let with Hertsmere currently offers two incentive schemes for landlords, the cash incentive scheme and the Rent Deposit Scheme.
Cash incentive scheme
Under this scheme, we will provide a one off cash payment to landlords and letting agents who let a property through Let with Hertsmere.
The cash incentive will be determined by the size of the property and the length of tenancy provided to the tenant.
This is instead of a deposit so there is no legal requirement for it to be placed into a tenancy protection.
Services covered under the incentive scheme:
- Cash incentive payment
- Video check-in inventory
- Private Sector Liaison Officer
- Mandatory online pre-tenancy training for tenants
Rent deposit scheme
Under this scheme we will provide two months' deposit (in the form of a bond certificate) against damage to the property along with the first month's rent in advance (bacs payment).
Additionally for those providing the tenant with a two year tenancy through this scheme, we will pay the landlords insurance up to a maximum of £500 per year.
You will also have access to all the other services provided under the incentive scheme (minus the cash payment).
Services covered include:
- Two months' bond deposit
- First month's rent in advance
- Landlord insurance (for any property offered to us on a two year tenancy)
- Private Sector Liaison Officer
- Quarterly property inspections
- Mandatory online pre-tenancy training for tenants
- Video check-in and check-out inventory
- Support pack
What we offer
The primary objectives of the three schemes is to help those in housing need in the borough and it is offered to all private landlords and potential tenants who have been assessed under the Housing Act 1996 and who are eligible under these rules.
Further information
If you would like more information on the scheme, or would like to offer your rental property to the scheme, please contact Let with Hertsmere by:
- phone: 0208 207 7555
- email: letwithhertsmere@hertsmere.gov.uk
Assistance scheme
- We also offer an assistance scheme to help tenants find their own accommodation.
