SERVICE DETAILS
Safe & Sound offers Scottish landlords and deaf tenants equal access to information and advice on the property rental market.
Know your rights as a tenant
Our BSL videos make information around property rental accessible for deaf people. Get guidance on deposits, and what to do in the event of a dispute. Check out our range of BSL videos at https://www.deafaction.org/services/safe-sound.
Expert advice
We can offer expert advice on renting, from communicating with your landlord, to deposits and disputes. Our team also can advise on safety and security measures for deaf tenants, including guidance on smoke detectors, Co2 alarms and doorbells.
Interpreter access
We can provide funded BSL/English interpreters (https://www.deafaction.org/services/communication-interpreting-agency/bsl-english-interpreters) to improve communication between tenants and landlords.
Interpreters can help at every stage of the rental process, from advertising properties, agreeing terms, responding to emergency repairs, through to disputes and problem solving.
Specialist equipment
If you are deaf and rent your home, our team of expert engineers can supply and install specialist equipment. Our equipment and installation services are designed to improve your independence and quality of life at home.
Get in touch
If you need help or advice, get in touch using the contact form at https://www.deafaction.org/services/safe-sound.
Are you a landlord or letting agent?
We can help you support deaf tenants
Our consultancy service provides advice for private landlords on how to make their properties safe for deaf tenants. We can also provide interpreters to improve communication with between landlords and tenants.
Workshops
Join our free deaf awareness workshops and get advice on how to support your deaf and hard of hearing tenants. Our workshops are inclusive for both hearing and deaf landlords.
Learn how to make properties safe and secure for deaf tenants. Our workshops can help landlords and letting agents develop an understanding of the barriers deaf people face and what solutions are available.
We’ll help you:
- Improve your communication skills with deaf tenants
- Understand the importance of accessible information
- Engage with BSL/English interpreters to communicate with your tenants find out about specialist safety equipment and security measures for deaf tenants
Upcoming workshops:
We don’t have any events scheduled at the moment, but we are happy to organise free one hour workshops for landlords and letting agents. Fill in the form at https://www.deafaction.org/services/safe-sound and our team will get back to you to set up a time.
Specialist equipment
Our specialist equipment team can offer expert advice on safety and security measures for deaf tenants, including guidance on smoke detectors, Co2 alarms and doorbells. We can help you make sure your home is equipped for deaf tenants to live safely and securely.
Get in touch
If you need help or advice, get in touch using the contact form at https://www.deafaction.org/services/safe-sound.
