DSS Tenant Application

Landlord Discussion
1

Hi there,

I’m new to open rent and am wondering how to accept and process a DSS tenant application.

2

er… same way you would anyone else. First question: can they afford the property?

3

Ok. But if their benefit is paying how is the first holding deposit paid? How do you check they can afford the property if their benefit is paying?

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4

Ask to see their benefits payment and bank statements to see if they can afford it
The statements will give you a good idea of how they spend money ( gambling alcohol etc ) and also how much benefits are and if they can afford rent and living costs etc

5

If you are expecting the applicant to pay the holding deposit, they will pay via card to Openrent as any other applicant.

Or are you expecting the benefits office to be paying directly?