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High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Accreditation Scheme

Landlords Accreditation Logo Accreditation schemes are becoming increasingly widespread across the country. They reflect the growing importance of the private sector to meet the housing need, a commitment amongst those in the housing business to improve the perception and take up of this accommodation by recognizing good quality accommodation and management and, where necessary, encouraging improvement.

WHAT IS AN ACCREDITATION SCHEME?

Accreditation provides a set of standards relating to:

the management and
the physical condition of privately rented accommodation.

Properties are accredited when these standards are met.

Landlords are invited to put their properties forward to join the Scheme and to agree to abide by the Scheme standards.

THE AIMS OF THE SCHEME

To encourage improvements in the quality of privately rented accommodation across High Peak and Derbyshire Dales
To recognize good quality accommodation and good management and to provide incentives for participation in the Scheme.
Involve landlords in the development of the Scheme to ensure that fair and reasonable standards are set.
To encourage prospective tenants to identify accredited properties.
To encourage landlords with properties below the standard to make improvements.

SOME OF THE POSSIBLE BENEFITS FOR LANDLORDS

attracting tenants
free advertising on this and the Home Options Website
lower turnover of tenants and a decrease in the "misuse" of properties
better landlord and tenant relationships
access to Home Repair service
discounts from local businesses
free home fire safety checks
access to free training events organized for landlords
improved access to Housing Allowance and Grants
membership certificate; use of scheme logo and membership info pack

BENEFITS FOR TENANTS

well maintained, safe and secure accommodation
good management

HOW TO BECOME ACCREDITED

STANDARD LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION

Complete an application form which details your properties and your contact details
Complete and sign a Fit and Proper Person Assessment and a Legal Declaration
Show that you meet the Management and Property Standards for the Standard Level of Accreditation set out in the Documents below by filling in the Self Assessment forms for both Management and Property and then submit.
You may be asked to give us access to a selection of your accommodation for inspection.
Provide copies of the documents listed in the document below.

IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE STANDARDS FOR THE STANDARD LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION THEN YOU WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE A PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP). HOWEVER THE STANDARD LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION SHOULD NOT BE DIFFICULT TO MEET AS IT CONTAINS STANDARDS THAT AS A LANDLORD YOU WILL PROBABLY BE MEETING ANYWAY.

PREMIER LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION

Once you have reached the Standard Level of Accreditation we will contact you to see if you want to be considered for the Premier Level. For the Standards of the Premier Level see the form below. There will be Grants available for this Level of Accreditation. ( See Section on Benefits of Accreditation )

Please Return all Forms to:

Ruth Ward

Accreditation Officer

Salisbury House

1 Hardwick Square North

Buxton

Derbyshire

SK17 6PU

If you have any questions about any part of the process please do not hesitate to call Ruth Ward on 01298 73798 / 01629 761391 / 07795351875

ruth.ward@adullam.org.uk