Best practice highlighted in new landlord accreditation
scheme
Landlords in the Wyre Forest district are invited to be part of
new venture which aims to promote best practice in the rented
sector.
The Landlord Accreditation Scheme is a national initiative for
landlords to support them with information and training so
they can operate to the highest management standards, benefiting
both landlords and tenants.
Councillor Marcus Hart, Wyre Forest District Council's Cabinet
Member for Housing & Environmental Services said,
"We would like to invite all landlords in the area to be members
of this new scheme. Members will be kept in touch with changes to
legislation which affect the management of properties and will give
landlords the opportunity to inform us of any issues they may have
or the type of support they would like to see provided in the
future.
Information will also be available on issues including fire
safety and energy performance certificates.
Becoming a member of this scheme will give landlords a
competitive advantage because it will show that you provide good
quality housing that is well equipped, hygienic, safe and
secure."
Benefits of accredited status include a variety of landlord
services such as: discounted Energy Performance Certificates (EPC);
access to a network of local suppliers and trades including
electricians and gas engineers; help with advertising vacant
properties, and a personalised membership certificate, window
stickers and the ability to use the Accreditation logo for
publicity purposes.
For further information or to apply to be a member of the Wyre
Forest Landlord Accreditation Scheme, please email Rose Leonard,
Private Sector Liaison Officer at Wyre Forest District Council or
call 01562 732563.
Date of issue - 26th August 2010
