Benefits to Landlords

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If accreditation is voluntary why should I join?

Become an Accredited Landlord and benefit from :-

  • The status of being publicly identified as a good Landlord providing a high standard of accommodation.
  • Distancing yourself from incompetent or unscrupulous landlords.
  • A competitive market advantage over other providers when letting properties and attracting new tenants.
  • Confidence that your property meets all the legal requirements.
  • Access to support, advice and training from housing professionals.
  • Referral to other departments for information and assistance.
  • A good working relationship with the Council, including up-to-date knowledge of the key issues of property management and landlord-tenant legislation.
  • Landlords’ Forum
  • Updates on legislation and local policy.
  • Marketing and promotion of Accredited Landlords and their properties by the Landlords Accreditation Scheme.
  • Direct access to the Housing Benefit section, who can help Landlords in the accurate and prompt payment of benefit.
  • Access to discounted goods and services such as building insurance and fire safety equipment
  • Access to training seminars on important topical issues.
  • Personalised membership certificate.
  • Use of the Council’s Accreditation Scheme logo in advertising and on letterheads and other paperwork.
  • Information leaflets to pass on to tenants.
  • A comprehensive model Tenancy Agreement, which is Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) compliant and includes an anti-social behaviour clause.
  • An information pack and Code of Standards booklet providing valuable information.
  • A complaints procedure that sets clear guidelines to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Information on Energy Efficiency.
  • Discount on Mandatory Licensing Fees.
  • A Model Inventory, which is Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) compliant.
  • A priority customer on key issues of property management and landlord-tenant legislation.

Future Benefits:

We are also currently investigating the introduction of the following benefits:-

  • Discounts from Magnet kitchens and Building Services.
  • A Tenant Referencing Service.
  • An approved tradesperson/contractor list.

If you have any comments or suggestions for additional benefits please contact the Landlord Accreditation Officer.