Direct Let Scheme (DLS)
The Direct Let Scheme (DLS) allows you to manage your property and the tenants are nominated by the council and chosen by you.
The contract will be a standard Assured Tenancy Agreement made between you and the tenant.
The rent is not guaranteed from the council however we will provide a generous incentive amount which will be yours to keep. On top of this we also offer a bond or deposit. The property can be rented furnished or unfurnished.
Benefits
- Your own choice of tenant
- We carry out affordability and suitability checks at no fee
- Generous cash incentive
- A tenant vetting service throughout the tenancy
- Universal Credit can be paid direct to landlord/agent
- Bond/deposit scheme available
- Unfurnished or furnished
- A quick turn-around time for allocating tenants
- A dedicated lettings officer who will provide support and guidance for any landlord/tenant enquiries.
Requirements
- Valid gas safety certificate (if property has gas supply)
- Valid electrical certificate
- Energy performance certificate (SAP exceeding 50)
- Bank statement (to transfer payments)
- Pictures of the property to show condition before letting
- Confirmation of permitted number of occupants
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
- White goods (fridge freezer, cooker and oven)
Contact us
Telephone: 020 8583 3855
In person at:
Lettings and Acquisitions
Hounslow House
7 Bath Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 3EB
