Landlord and Property Accreditation Scheme
In 1998, Carlisle City Council launched a property accreditation
scheme for landlords operating in its area, the scheme mainly
focused on the standards associated with student accommodation
within the city.
The previous scheme has now been reviewed following a period of
consultation and a new accreditation scheme for landlord’s launched
on Monday 12th October 2009, at the Landlord Open Day
2009.
The new scheme takes into consideration the changes that have
taken place in the private rented sector over the last 10 years,
taking into account the housing needs of everyone in the community.
As a council, we recognize the important role of the private rented
sector in providing accommodation for a diverse range of
households, and we are seeking to work with residential
landlords.
In order to do this, the council will be looking to strengthen
its role within Housing Services by:
- offering landlords information that helps them to manage their
properties efficiently
- arranging meetings or forums where landlords can exchange views
with Local Authority officers
- setting up a revised voluntary accreditation schemes that
recognizes and rewards landlords who manage their properties to a
good standard.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a Code of Standards relating to the management
of a property, or the physical condition of the rented
accommodation. Landlords who join a scheme and abide by the
standards are "accredited". Accreditation schemes are voluntary,
and there is no compulsion for landlords to join - but there are
advantages.
Carlisle City Council's Landlord Accreditation Scheme recognizes
and rewards landlords who manage their properties to a good
standard. We are working with local landlords and letting agencies
to continuously develop standards that relates to homes, landlords
and the management service provided by them. Landlords who join the
scheme and follow the
Code of Standards will be accredited by Carlisle City
Council
Please note all landlords wishing to register their
accommodation with The University of Cumbria, will be required to
make an application to Carlisle City Council for Landlord
Accreditation. Previous property accreditation certification will
no longer stand from 12th October 2009. Applications to
join the scheme are available from Housing Services.
How can you join?
If you would like more information or would like to apply to
become a member of the scheme, contact the Housing Services Team on
01228 817127 / 817341, or e-mail:
housing@carlisle.gov.uk
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