Landlord Accreditation
This scheme is a joint initiative between the Private Sector Housing/Environmental Health Services from each of the 22 Local Authorities in Wales, and is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government.
In light of all the recent changes that have affected the rules and regulations concerning the Private Rented Sector (PRS), the Local Authorities in Wales decided the time was ripe to devise a Landlord Accreditation scheme that didn’t concentrate on property standards, but rather standards of knowledge and professionalism within the sector.
The pages in this section will give you a flavour of what the scheme is, why to join, and how to sign up to become accredited in Wales. Also, your questions about the scheme may be answered in our Frequently Asked Question section.
The Launch
On Wednesday 19th of November at the Pier Head Building in Cardiff Bay, Deputy Minister for Housing, Jocelyn Davies AM and Cardiff Council's Executive Member for Communities, Housing and Social Justice, Cllr Judith Woodman presented a number of landlords from across Wales with their accreditation certificate's and talked to other landlords and key stakeholders about the scheme. The event took place ahead of the All Wales launch in March 2009.
Deputy Minister for Housing Jocelyn Davies AM said, "All professions have a small minority that can give the rest a bad name. This Assembly Government backed project will help people find recognised landlords who have signed up to a code of conduct and who provide an honest, open service. Good landlords are those who ensure that their properties are in a good condition and well managed"
Executive Member for Communities, Housing and Social justice, Cllr Judith Woodman, said: "With the demand for rental properties increasing, there has never been a better time for landlords to gain accreditation, the schemes gives landlords the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and gives tenants the option to make an informed decision about who they let their home from. I would encourage landlords to find out more about the scheme and urge tenants to rent properties from recognised and accredited landlords".