More and more landlords are becoming accredited, which enables tenants to make more informed choices when choosing where to rent. Accreditation schemes aim to improve the physical and management standard of housing for private tenants.
There are a number of reasons why landlords choose to get accreditation. Depending on the scheme they join, landlords can:
- Learn about their rights and responsibilities as new housing legislation emerges
- Find out all they need to know about property management and managing a tenancy
- Get access to up-to-date information via specialist websites, newsletters and courses.
The London Landlord Accreditation Scheme will soon be advertising a list of accredited landlords in the capital at:
www.londonlandlords.org.uk/accreditation/landlords
More information
Communities and Local Government have produced a booklet entitled
Landlord Accreditation which looks at the role of accreditation schemes for landlords, the benefits of joining one and where to find more information.
London Landlord Accreditation Scheme -
www.londonlandlords.org.uk/accreditation/home