Zero Deposit Guarantee

Zero Deposit exists as an alternative to the traditional security deposit, which provides landlords with the same cover and protection over their property and rental income.

As part of the Tenant Fee Act 2019, there is a five week deposit cap for all tenancies with annual rent of less than £50k. Zero Deposit still offers six weeks cover to the landlord even after the five week cap became law.

Benefits of Zero Deposits

Fast rental process

Tenants would have a smaller upfront cost, which would limit delays on waiting for pay days to move in and decreasing chance of void periods.

Feel secure and protected

You are provided with the same cover as a six week tenancy deposit. Also, the policy is backed and underwritten by one of the world's largest insurers, Equitable Rental Insurance Ltd.

Appeal to a larger audience

Allowing the tenants another option other than a traditional security deposit, you can increase demand and have a better chance of finding the right tenants.

Tenants will still be accountable

Tenants will still remain fully accountable for looking after the property and paying their rent. In the event of fair claim at the end of a tenancy, Zero Deposit will make the payment to you.

Less paperwork

With Zero Deposit you will not need to be registered with one of the deposit protection schemes, which saves time and money.

Zero deposit process

Getting started

Speak to your agent and let them know you want to accept Zero Deposit on your property and they will talk you through the next steps.

Tenants purchase

The tenant will pay one week's rent for a Zero Deposit policy online and all documents are sent to relevant parties.

Moving in

You've now got the same cover as a six week deposit. Your tenants are ready to move into their new home.

End of tenancy

Providing the tenant leaves the property in good condition with no outstanding payments, the policy expires.