Benefits to Landlords
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.