WHO CAN BECOME AN ACCREDITED LANDLORD?

This is a voluntary scheme available to any private landlord who owns and rents out properties in the North Staffordshire area, whether they are locally based or not.

It does not include Council owned properties or those owned by Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Free advertisement and promotion of your vacant properties on the Scheme's website.
• Discounted landlord training events.
• Access to discounts from local participating companies.
• Access to independent mediation services.
• Recognition that you are a landlord providing a good standard of accommodation.
• Improved access to other local authority departments and services, for instance, Housing Benefits, Grants.
• Co-operation, support and advice from the Scheme Operators on all aspects of private renting.

HOW DO LANDLORDS BECOME ACCREDITED?

Firstly, landlords need to read the 'Introduction to the Scheme' booklet so they understand what it's about. Landlords wanting to join must then supply the following:

• A completed and signed Application Form.
• Details of all the properties they rent out within the four participating local authority areas.
• A copy of the current Gas Safety Certificate(s) for all the properties listed on the Property Register (where applicable).

Accreditation will be given where a landlord meets the criteria of the Scheme. This will involve ensuring, as far as reasonably possible, that the landlord is responsible, competent and suitable to be a member of the Scheme.

Note. There is currently no joining fee, however, this may be reviewed in the future.

Application Pack Contents can be downloaded from the downloads page

If you would like an application pack sent to you, please ring any one of the participating local authorities.

On successful application we will provide you with:

• A membership information pack.
• Your membership certificate with personal membership number.
• Your membership card.
• Scheme logo stickers to use on your business stationery.

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