Help for landlords
Landlords
West Suffolk Lettings Partnership (WSLP) aims to bring local landlords and estate agents together to house tenants who are searching for private rented accommodation within West Suffolk.
WSLP offers a range of incentives in the private sector to support both landlord and tenant.
We can offer our landlords:
- guaranteed rent for the duration of the tenancy
- a deposit bond for up to six weeks worth of rent
- free property visits
- no fees to pay
- a free set up service
- pet incentive of £250 towards an end of tenancy clean
- support with the legal complexities of renting.
How the Guaranteed Rent Scheme (GRS) works
The Guaranteed Rent Scheme is an agreement between the council, landlord and the tenant, agreeing that the council will guarantee the rent for the duration of the tenancy.
Alongside the GRS we provide a Damage Deposit Bond for up to six weeks worth of rent.
Benefits of using the GRS
- Guaranteed rent
- Necessary paperwork completed
- Dedicated landlord liaison team
- Affordability assessment of tenant
What we need from you
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
- Gas certificate (Where applicable)
- Electrical safety certificate
- Fulfil repair duties
How the Damage Deposit Bond works
The Damage Deposit Bond (DDB) is a written agreement between West Suffolk Council, the tenant and the landlord to provide a damage deposit bond up to six weeks worth of rent.
The damage deposit guarantees that the council are financially liable should any damage be caused to the property in the duration of the tenancy, up to the value of the deposit (excludes wear and tear).
In the event that West Suffolk Council is required to process a deposit claim due to damages incurred as a result of the tenant's actions, the associated costs will be reallocated to the tenant.
Benefits of using the DDB
- No lengthy timescale to make a claim.
- No complicated negotiations.
- Deposit is offered up to six weeks.
- No obligation to register a deposit.
What we need from you
- EPC
- Gas certificate (Where applicable)
- Tenancy agreement
| Size | Bury St Edmunds | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room shared | £451.33 | £526.33 |
| 1 bedroom | £630.00 | £900.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £775.00 | £950.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £955.00 | £1125.00 |
| 4 bedrooms | £1300.00 | £1450.00 |
Tenants
West Suffolk Lettings Partnership offer a deposit bond (DDB) and guaranteed rent scheme (GRS). The aim of the deposit bond and GRS is to help people access the private rented sector across West Suffolk.
To be eligible for this service you must be:
- homeless or threatened with homelessness or have a housing need
- have a local connection to the West Suffolk area with an established local connection or special circumstances such as fleeing domestic abuse
- agree to provide proof of your income and confirmation that the proposed property is affordable by completing an income and expenditure and benefit calculation with a housing advisor.
Please contact landlords@westsuffolk.gov.uk or call 01284 757637 for more information.