Landlord accreditation schemes

A set of standards (or codes) relating to the management or physical condition of privately rented accommodation. Landlords who join a scheme and abide by the standards are 'accredited'. Although voluntary there may be many advantages to those who join.

Landlord accreditation
Booklet for private landlords which explains the role and types of accreditation, the benefits and how to find out more information. Reprinted May 2006.
Developing a voluntary accreditation scheme for private landlords: A guide to good practice
The aim of this guidance is to describe good practice in establishing and running a voluntary accreditation scheme for privately rented accommodation. Published August 2001.
Housing benefit and the private landlord
This report provides a short overview of the key findings of a two year programme of research to explore awareness and knowledge of the changes in Housing Benefit (HB) regulations. Published April 1999.