Application Pack

Title: Application Pack
Description: Application pack - including covering letter, list of benefits, application form to join the scheme. You will also need to read the Introduction to the Scheme booklet.
Document Date: January 2010
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Title: Benefits of Accreditation
Description: Details of benefits available to landlords who become members of the scheme
Document Date: June 2008
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Title: Covering Letter
Description: Covering letter to accompany application pack
Document Date: May 2009
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Title: Introduction to the scheme
Description: Introduction to the scheme booklet
Document Date: May 2009
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General Information

Title: Damp, Condensation & Mould Leaflet
Description: Keep your home free from damp, condensation and mould leaflet.
Document Date: March 2009
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Title: Effective Tenancy Management Course - Form
Description: Booking form for Effective Tenancy Management course for landlords and other interested persons. Course dates 10 February 2009 and 14 May 2009.
Document Date: 20/10/2008
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Title: Gas Safety Information
Description: Information on the new Gas Safe Register and on gas safety in private rented accommodation.
Document Date: 1 April 2009
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Title: Gas Safety Leaflet
Description: The Gas Safe Register replaces the CORGI register as from 1 April 2009. This is an information leaflet for landlords and tenants.
Document Date: 1 April 2009
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Title: Landlord Research Survey 2009
Description: Research project to examine the private rented sector in the area, in particular exploring the impact of the North Staffordshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme. As part of this research a short survey of landlords is being undertaken which explores their experiences of being a landlord and their views about landlord accreditation schemes.
Document Date: 26 Nov 2009
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Title: Renew North Staffs Partners Briefing
Description: News update from RENEW North Staffordshire and its partners in housing market renewal.
Document Date: Dec 2008
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Title: Renew Partner Briefing Jan 2009
Description: News update from RENEW North Staffordshire and its partners in housing market renewal.
Document Date: January 2009
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Title: Renew Partners Briefing February 2009
Description: News update from RENEW North Staffordshire and its partners in housing market renewal.
Document Date: February 2009
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Title: Tenant Research Survey 2009
Description: Research project to examine the private rented sector in the area, in particular exploring the impact of the North Staffordshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme. As part of this research a short survey of tenants is being undertaken which explores their experiences of being a tenant and their views about landlord accreditation schemes.
Document Date: 26 Nov 2009
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Landlord Information

Title: Energy Performance Certificates: Landlords guide
Description: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and renting homes: A landlords guide - from the Department of Communities and Local Government
Document Date: September 2008
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Title: HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System)
Description: Short guide to the HHSRS. The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)is a risk assessment tool used to assess potential risks to the health and safety of occupants in residential properties in England and Wales. The legislation came into effect in England on 6 April 2006. The new assessment method focuses on the hazards that are present in housing. Tackling these hazards will make housing healthier and safer to live in.
Document Date: April 2006
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Title: HHSRS Landlord Guide from the CLG
Description: This guidance from the Department of Communities and Local Government, is aimed at non-specialists, in particular private landlords, to help them understand the requirements under the Housing Act 2004 in relation to the HHSRS and help them identify the type of work that is needed on their properties to conform with the HHSRS.
Document Date: May 2006
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Title: HMO LIcensing Guide for Landlords in Staffordshire
Description: A guide to which houses in multiple occupation are required to have a licence.
Document Date: 2006
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Title: Homestamp Guide
Description: From here you can download the latest Homestamp fire protection standards for multi-occupied residential properties. The objective of this document is to provide owners, managers, letting agents and contractors with the necessary information which will help them provide their tenants with safe and high quality accommodation, and reduce the need for intervention from local authorities. For more information go to the Homestamp website http://www.homestamp.com/
Document Date: 2009
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Title: Landlord Development Manual - 2nd Ed
Description: This manual contains the basic level of knowledge required for a landlord. The manual has been produced by the Improvement and Development Agency and the Accreditation Network UK and has been adopted by the North Staffs Landlord Accreditation Scheme as A Good Practice Guide for Members.
Document Date: Nov 2009
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Title: Market Evidence Form
Description: The Rent Service Form used to capture information on rents being charged in the private rented sector.
Document Date: June 2007
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Title: National Fire Safety Guidance for housing
Description: New national guidance on fire safety in residential accommodation was formally launched on 23 July 2008. The guidance will apply nationally and covers certain existing residential accommodation including single family dwellings, shared houses, bedsits and flats. It is not aimed at new housing built to modern Building Regulations. The guidance adopts a risk based approach to fire safety that will satisfy both the Housing Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It includes guidance to landlords on how to carry out a fire risk assessment. The guidance will apply to both the private and social housing sectors.
Document Date: August 2008
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Members Information

Title: - Members Area Only
Description: If you are a member of the North Staffs Landlord Accreditation Scheme, further downloads are available in this section, including copies of all the previous newsletters. To look at these, please login and return to the Downloads Page. If you have forgotten your Username and Password, please contact the Accreditation Team on 01782 232087.
Document Date: Jan 2008
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Title: Terms and Conditions
Description: Terms and Conditions for members of the North Staffordshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme. The Scheme have also adopted the LACORS / IDEA Landlord Development Manual as its Good Practice Guide, which suplements the Terms and Conditions.
Document Date: Jan 2008
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Tenant Information

Title: Tenant Information Leaflet - Bin Collection
Description: Information for residents living in Stoke-on-Trent on rubbish bin collection.
Document Date: September 2008
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Title: Tenant Information Leaflet - Bulky Waste
Description: Advice leaflet for residents living in Stoke-on-Trent on how to get rid of bulky waste that is too big for their normal bin.
Document Date: September 2008
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Title: Tenant Information Leaflet - Residential Parking
Description: Information for residents living in Stoke-on-Trent about residential parking schemes.
Document Date: September 2008
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