Lack of cash resources for bond, rent, furniture and moving costs

MSD should check if tenants can get other assistance before deciding whether there is a lack of cash resources for bond, rent and moving costs.

If a tenant can get other assistance but chooses not to, MSD will consider that they can access alternative housing.

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A tenant can be considered to have a lack of cash resources for bond, rent, furniture and moving costs if they:

• do not have any appliances or furniture
• have a bad credit history and therefore cannot access store credit
• have had to sell basic possessions in order to live
• have a high level of personal debt meaning they do not have any income left after paying debt each week
• do not qualify for a Housing Support Product for bond, rent or moving costs
• do not qualify for an Advance Payment of Benefit or Recoverable Assistance Payment for furniture or
• have no ability to fund moving costs