HMO standards booklet - Maidstone Borough Council

Property Management
Other Assistance
Help with the management of the property may be found
through Avenue Lettings & Management Ltd who offer a
private sector or local authority leasing scheme.
This involves Avenue taking control of the management of
the property for a fixed period and they in return will give a
guaranteed monthly income. For more information contact
Avenue Lettings on 01795 434 646.
Rent Deposit Bond Scheme
The Council has set up a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
intended for people who cannot afford the deposit for the
tenancy. The scheme gives landlords a legally binding bond
agreement signed by the tenant, the landlord and the
Council. The bond will normally be 6 weeks rent up to a
maximum of £850.
The bond will cover damage by the tenant(s) and their
household, rent arrears to the amount of the bond and
cleaning costs. The bond will not cover wear and tear,
unpaid bills, personal debts, damage or loss of contents to
the communal areas of the property.
The advantages of the scheme are:
• Advice and assistance can be given on the rights and
responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
• Reduced advertising costs for landlords
• Advice given on the Housing Benefit System.
For more information call the Rent Deposit Officer on
01622 602274.
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