Zero deposit renting

A Zero Deposit Guarantee is an alternative to a traditional tenancy deposit. It provides the same level of financial protection and security to landlords, whilst reducing the upfront costs to tenants. With Zero Deposit, tenants will still complete their referencing checks as per the usual process and will remain wholly responsible for any financial loss or damage covered by their Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement.

If a landlord offers the choice of a Zero Deposit, tenants can choose between Zero Deposit and the traditional cash deposit. Zero Deposit still offers cover up to the value of six weeks' rent whereas under the Tenant Fee Act 2019 most tenant deposits will be restricted to the value of five weeks' rent only.

Why choose Zero Deposit?

Speeds everything up

Zero Deposit is helping to solve financial challenges for tenants who, on top of rent and other costs of moving, need to find the value of at least five weeks' rent for a security deposit. By helping to tackle these affordability issues, Zero Deposit can help tenants move into properties faster and reduce large upfront costs, in-turn helping reduce void periods for landlords and offering greater protection to landlords

Provides security and protection

Zero deposit provides cover equivalent to a six week tenancy deposit as opposed to the five week limit for cash deposits for most assured shorthold tenancies. It is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so tenants and landlords must be treated fairly and reasonably.

Less hassle and paperwork

As this Guarantee is not a traditional deposit, it does not need to be registered with the deposit protection schemes, making the process less time consuming for both tenants and landlords.