Landlord Accreditation is a set of standards, or a code of conduct, relating to the management and physical condition of privately rented accommodation. Landlords who join the scheme and abide by the standards are ‘accredited’.  

The overall aim of the accreditation scheme is to improve the condition and management of privately rented homes and reduce the need for intervention for the Council. It will also enable tenants to recognise private landlords and agents who are committed to providing good quality accommodation.

A possible problem is that the scheme is entirely voluntary so there is every possibility that bad landlords won’t sign up to it

The City Council would like your comments on the proposals, to complete a questionnaire please click on the website for the scheme.