The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has partnered with homeless charity Crisis to help landlords take on tenancies with people who have previously been homeless.

Crisis already works with landlords in order to place individuals and families in accommodation. But NRLA member benefits will help it work more easily with private landlords who will receive enhanced support to sustain tenancies, including training and telephone advice line services.

HELPING

For its part the NRLA is helping to recruit more landlords to the scheme and enhance homeless access to the private rented sector.

Ben Beadle, Chief Executive at the National Residential Landlords Association, says: “This partnership recognises the importance that the private rented sector and responsible landlords play in providing safe, decent and secure accommodation, and gives practical support to both renters and landlords to sustain tenancies.

“Crisis works practically to assist homeless individuals to secure homes, get back on their feet and maintain tenancies for the long-term.

AFFORDABLE

Matt Downie, Chief Executive of Crisis, adds: “If we have enough secure, affordable properties for people to rent, thousands of people can avoid falling into homelessness.

“Together we’ll be offering a range of tailored services and advice to landlords, supporting them to take on tenancies, with confidence and security, with people who have previously been homeless.

“This includes a designated point of contact throughout the tenancy, matching the right tenant to the property, mediation and tenancy breakdown prevention and free rental insurance.

“This partnership provides an important opportunity for Crisis and the NRLA to join forces to make the Private Rented Sector a better and fairer place for all involved.”