The Cyrenians in partnership with Falkirk Council operates the SmartMove rent deposit guarantee scheme to try and help people find a property in the private sector when they do not qualify for housing with the Council or Housing Associations. The scheme does not pay out the deposit to the private landlord but guarantees to pay it back in full if anything goes wrong.
To qualify for the Guarantee Scheme you must:
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be in housing need
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be unable to find the money for a deposit
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be able to afford the rent, taking into account eligibility for Housing Benefit
Please contact the Cyrenians for more information.