Landlord Incentive Schemes

In Bexley, we are seeking landlords to help provide private rented accommodation at market rents to help people facing specific barriers to finding a home. These people are looking for a fresh start, have low support needs and are carefully assessed as being ready to take on the responsibilities of managing a tenancy.

A range of financial incentives is available to landlords who have properties available to rent on tenancies. The Council’s aim is to make renting to us as stress-free as possible, so we have evolved Let2Bex to make that happen.

What is Let2Bex?

Our landlord incentive scheme will:

  • give you a free comprehensive tenant finding service and find you a tenant for your property in housing need
  • give you a full free photo inventory of your property
  • aim to let your property within one week
  • give you a free tenancy agreement and right to rent check
  • offer housing support to your tenant during the term of the tenancy
  • provide you both with a direct line to our re-settlement team so that you can contact us for any tenancy-related issues that may occur
  • give you cash incentives payments for your property
  • cover you for any damage to the property or rent arrears up to a certain amount
  • give you a one-off bonus payment for renewing the tenancy after 12 months

To qualify for the scheme, your property must be in Bexley or the surrounding area. You will also need to provide:

  • a copy of your energy performance certificate (EPC)
  • a copy of your gas safety certificate

How much rental income could I expect?

The rent is set at Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates which depend on the size and location of the property. For confirmation of the rental amount for a specific property, please get in contact with the team or visit Local Housing Allowance rates.

Rent is paid directly to the landlord from the tenant and is paid one month in arrears. If a tenant is in receipt of any benefits a request can be made by a landlord to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) so that the landlord may receive the rent payment directly.

How do we select a suitable tenant?

When selecting a suitable tenant for a property, we complete the following checks:

  • a full income and expenditure assessment
  • a check for rent arrears
  • a check for any history of anti-social behaviour
  • a Right to Rent check

For further information or to request an application form please contact the Resettlement Team on 020 3045 3310 or housingresettlementteam@bexley.gov.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, bringing the first set of significant changes to the private rented sector.

As part of these changes, the first legal requirement for all private landlords is to provide tenants with the official Renters’ Rights Information Sheet, which explains how the new legislation affects their tenancy.

This information must be issued to all relevant tenants by 31 May 2026, particularly where tenants do not already have clear written tenancy terms.

The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 (PDF)

The information sheet must be provided in the prescribed format and can be given in one of the following ways:

  • As a printed hard copy, either handed to the tenant or sent by post
  • As a PDF attachment, sent by email or text message

Providing a link alone is not sufficient and will not meet the legal requirement.

The new legislation introduces important reforms, including the move to periodic tenancies, the end of Section 21 evictions, and updated rules on rent increases and tenant rights.

These changes apply automatically by law and cannot be overridden by tenancy agreements.

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking to ensure that all private landlords are aware of these new requirements and the importance of meeting the 31 May 2026 deadline to remain compliant.

Failure to provide the required information may result in enforcement action by the Council, including a civil penalty of up to £7,000 per breach.