Calls for more private landlords to help house homeless in South Kesteven
A local organisation set up to help reduce rough sleeping is urging more private landlords to work with it
An organisation which helps people struggling with homelessness across South Kesteven is urging more private landlords to help it tackle a shortage of accommodation.
The Change4Lincs project are offering a range of incentives to landlords willing to get involved, including a dedicated lettings officer, a support team to encourage long term tenancies and insurance for the first 12 months.
South Kesteven District Council is working on a long term commitment to reduce and prevent homelessness.
Cllr Robert Reid, from South Kesteven District Council, said:
“The reason we have decided on these free services is that they fall within the staff remit and that is what Change4Lincs is basically about.
“It will allow us to demonstrate that we are there for the landlords, that they do not feel abandoned and that we can be contacted if there are any issues.
“We want to show that we are working with the tenant from the start, using the inventory procedure, carrying out inspections and showing that we care how the tenant is treating the property.”
Cllr Reid says Change4Lincs had been a success story since it was set up last year to provide support to some of the most vulnerable people.
“We have been impressed with how the private sector has played its part
"But we are in a situation locally where demand for accommodation outstrips supply and we want to work with more landlords to redress that balance."