Security deposit qualifications

A Security Deposit Grant can be approved for all emergency housing, transitional or contracted emergency housing.

To qualify for a Security Deposit Grant the client must:

• qualify for emergency housing accommodation or
• be accepted into transitional housing or contracted emergency housing and
• meet an income and cash asset test (unless there are exceptional circumstances and
• meet the residence criteria and
• understand and agree to the security deposit requirements and
• require payment for actual and reasonable costs for a security deposit

A client getting an Emergency Housing Grant when limited circumstances apply will also qualify for a Security Deposit Grant.

Note when a Security Deposit Grant has been approved, the security deposit qualifications a client must meet do not need to be reviewed if the supplier or provider makes a claim for payment of the security deposit.

Before a Security Deposit Grant is approved, MSD must ensure the client understands:

• what the security deposit is for
• what the security deposit covers
• how much the Security Deposit Grant is when a supplier or provider requires one for the client to stay in the accommodation
• their rights when the supplier or provider has made a claim
• they are responsible for repaying any amount of security deposit paid out to the supplier or provider for any loss or damage

The client must agree to the security deposit requirements before MSD can approve a Security Deposit Grant.

The security deposit is approved for the client who is granted an Emergency Housing Grant or accepted into transitional or contracted emergency housing.

The client is responsible for repaying the security deposit if it is paid to a supplier or provider for loss or damage caused either by the client or a member of their household.