The Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DiGS) is now part of CHAP's portfolio of services, having taken over the management of the scheme in June 2005, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

DiGS provides the 'guarantee' of a rent deposit, (which is normally in place for between 6 to 12 months) claimable by the landlord, at the end of the tenancy (if within the guaranteed term), if any loss or damage is incurred.

The deposit enables those who are facing homelessness or are currently homeless, on a low income and unable to raise a deposit on their own, to access the private sector.

Every Tuesday in the Housing Options Office, College Wynd, Kilmarnock, you can be interviewed for the scheme without an appointment.

DiGS can be accessed from the base at

Marlin House,

12 Heatherhouse Road,

Irvine

KA12 8HQ

We also operate in East Ayshire on Tuesday & Thursday