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Landlord relationships literally open doors for our clients.

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Landlord

Partnership Program

By providing the housing inventory to individuals and families moving out of homelessness, our landlord partners – including individual private owners, larger developers and property management groups – are critical partners in our mission to end homelessness. Our Housing staff works directly with landlords to keep units filled and provide support with tenant management. The relationships we build with our landlord partners are equally as important to us as those we build with our clients.

Partnership

BENEFITS

Guaranteed Timely Rent Payments
Many of our clients are on long-term programs for which Homeward Bound pays all or the majority of the rent. Short-term programs offer tiered support to clients who are set up for success in managing rent payments on their own.
Financial Incentives For Landlords
  • Double security deposits (equal to 2 month’s rent for a 12-month lease)
  • Limited move-in bonuses for each unit as a form of gratitude to landlords and for consideration in offering flexibility in tenant background screenings
  • Limited risk mitigation funds to cover damages incurred during tenancy or post move-out that may exceed the double security deposit
A Waiting List To Fill Vacant Units

We have clients waiting on housing. This decreases the days a unit is vacant. Our support can speed up the leasing process and avoid the hassle and cost of advertising online.

Housing Quality Standards Inspections

Housing Specialists conduct an initial Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection at move-in and repeat this annually. In addition to these formal inspections, housing staff will visit all units quarterly to proactively identify and address any tenant issues, unit maintenance needs, or lease violations.

Case Management For Tenants

Tenants receive ongoing case management focused on housing stability. Case Managers will train and support clients in cultivating positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, financial management and timely rent payments, housekeeping, and accessing other community resources as needed.

Housing Team Support For Landlords

Our Housing Team includes a Housing Placement Manager and four Housing Specialists who are available for landlords to contact with any issues or concerns. Housing Specialists will communicate landlord feedback to tenants and case managers, who will work together on identifying solutions. Plus, if one of our clients moves out of a unit, Homeward Bound will ensure the unit is empty of their belongings and cleaned before returning the keys to the landlord.

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We need partners like you

If you have have units available to rent at a Fair Market Rate in Asheville or Buncombe County and are willing to be flexible with tenants who have rental barriers, including credit issues, a past eviction, and/or criminal background, please contact us:

Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
(828) 778.0361
housingspecialist@homewardboundwnc.org
(Voicemails and emails returned within one business day.)

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