Am I eligible for a tenancy bond?
1. Are you at risk of losing your home through a situation that
was not your fault?
Yes - go to question 4
No - go to question 2
2. Are you in a property that is severely overcrowded (you need
at least two more bedrooms for your family)?
Yes - go to question 4
No - go to question 3
3. Are you under-occupying your home (you have at least one
bedroom more than you need for your family)?
Yes - go to question 4
No - go to outcome B
4. Do you live in Knowsley at the moment?
Yes - go to question 8
No - go to question 5
5. Have you lived in Knowsley before?
Yes - go to question 6
No - go to question 7
6. How long did you live in Knowsley?
For at least 6 of the last 12 months - go to question 8
For at least 3 of the last 5 years - go to question 8
Neither - go to question 7
7. Do you have family in Knowsley who have lived here for at
least five years?
Yes, parents - go to question 8
Yes, adult brothers/sisters - go to question 8
Yes, other family - go to outcome B
8. Have you ever been evicted because of rent arrears?
Yes - go to outcome B
No - go to question 9
9. Have you ever been evicted because of anti-social
behaviour?
Yes - go to outcome B
No - go to question 10
10. Do you have savings or assets worth more than £300?
Yes - go to outcome B
No - go to question 11
11. Have you ever had a tenancy bond before where the council
has had to pay the landlord any of the bond amount?
Yes - go to outcome B
No - go to outcome A
Outcome A
From the answers you have given, you could be eligible for a
tenancy bond. Please contact the Housing Options Service on 0800
694 0280 and ask to speak to the Bond Officer.
Outcome B
We're sorry but from the answers you have given you would not be
eligible for a tenancy bond.
If you are having housing difficulties, or if you are worried
that you may have to leave your home, please contact the Housing Options
Service on 0800 694 0280 to discuss the other options that are
available to you.