Private Sector Leasing

The Private Sector Scheme is run as a joint initiative with the following local authorities – Middlesbrough Council/Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council & Richmondshire District Council.

The scheme is designed to assist the Local Authorities in meeting their obligations towards homeless families by providing good quality temporary accommodation.

The Government has set national targets to substantially reduce the use of bed & breakfast accommodation and therefore Local Authorities have to ensure no family with children should remain in bed & breakfast accommodation for longer than 6 weeks.