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Most private landlords require a month’s rent in advance and a deposit equivalent to a month’s rent.
Accessing private rented accommodation in the area is expensive, and there is only a limited amount of social housing available. This is because demand for affordable homes is far greater than the supply of housing.
The Deposit Guarantee Scheme has been introduced to help overcome some of the initial expense of renting in the private sector.
If you qualify for this scheme you will not have to pay a cash deposit to the landlord, CHAT will guarantee to reimburse a landlord against loss or damage to the property up to an agreed amount. We only offer this facility for tenancies in the Mid-Devon district.
A guarantee agreement is signed by you (the tenant), the landlord and CHAT, and may be considered for renewal for a further six months.
As your commitment to the scheme we expect you to participate in a deposit savings scheme.
This enables you to gradually save towards your own cash deposit so eventually you no longer need the
CHAT Deposit Guarantee. At that point the majority pay a deposit directly to their existing landlord and stay in their tenancy.
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In order to qualify for this scheme you must:
Contact us by email or call 01884 255606
Dealing with youth homelessness
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A Youth Project partnership between Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and Westcountry Housing Association (WHA).
This project works with vulnerable young people aged between 16 & 24 by providing supported accommodation and teaching independent living skills to lead productive lives.
CHAT manages five 3-bedroom houses in Tiverton where two young people live in each [...]
Relationship breakdown is one of the key causes of youth homelessness.
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Why Young People?
Most young people become homeless as a result of family problems and most do so before the age of 19 years. Often these problems are due to everyday family circumstances.
What is Mediation?
Mediation gives people the opportunity to deal with disputes and helps those [...]
We don’t provide houses, but we do provide free housing advice
for everyone.
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We give advice on all housing issues, particularly those affecting you as a tenant or as an owner occupier.
We give housing advice over the phone, in person, by email and can act on your behalf.
Our services are free to everyone.
We help by
Providing Housing Advice.
Acting [...]
