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BHT private Rented Sector Initiatives . Background BHT is an independent housing trust based in Brighton and Hove but operating across East Sussex BHT is primarily concerned with single homelessness
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BHT private Rented Sector Initiatives Background • BHT is an independent housing trust based in Brighton and Hove but operating across East Sussex • BHT is primarily concerned with single homelessness • BHT has worked closely with the PRS for many years as this is the only available source of accommodation for many of our clients
BHT Private Rented Sector Initiatives • The Private Rented Sector team of 4 are based at BHT Legal Advice Centre • The PRS team provide 3 services: • Firm Foundations • Studio Flat Leasing Scheme • Services for landlords
BHT Private Rented Sector Initiatives Accessing the PRS • The PRS market in Brighton and Hove is very competitive • At BHT we recognise the landlord concerns when they let a property • We provide clients with the knowledge and skills to address landlord concerns • We provide clients with the skills to negotiate and ‘sell’ themselves
BHT Private Rented Sector Initiatives • Sustaining PRS Tenancies • PRS is suitable for clients who are capable of independently managing a tenancy with or without support • Tenancies fail because of arrears or chaotic tenant behaviour • We provide practical advice, guidance and services for both the tenant and the landlord • The key is to understand the needs of both the tenant and landlord - no two situations are the same
