Private landlords
Landlords' Accreditation Scheme
Rochdale Council has developed the Landlords Accreditation
Scheme to provide private landlords with a number of services and a
general support network. It serves to benefit both landlord and
tenant by improving and promoting good quality, properly managed
accommodation to let thus making this a more viable housing option.
The scheme operates boroughwide.
Landlord Accreditation
Scheme application form (94kb pdf file)
The aim of the scheme is to:
- Provide good quality private rented housing for tenants.
- Assist landlords by improving their access to information and
resources.
- Reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and harassment.
- Reduce the numbers of empty unused properties in Rochdale.
Landlords eligible to join the scheme
To be eligible to join the scheme landlords must meet the code
of standards for private rented housing as well as own or manage
their properties in the borough of Rochdale.
Joining the scheme and benefits
The Council, working in partnership with Oldham Council, is
currently in the process of developing various incentives and
support for Accredited Landlords which will include:
- Landlord information pack.
- Tenancy referencing.
- Assistance to carry out property improvements.
- Approved list of contractors.
- Advertising in the council's property shop.
- Improvements in the housing benefits service.
- Improved communication with council officers.
- Regular landlord events including forums and training
events.
- Advice, information and support on anti-social behaviour and
other tenancy issues.
- Landlords can display the Accreditation logo in their property
and on correspondence as a hallmark to indicate good practice.
- Landlord Accreditation newsletter.