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The East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme

(EMLAS) – An Update

Linda Selvey – DASH Project Manager

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Why Accreditation?

• Shelter believes landlord accreditation offers councils a local, practical and effective tool to improve standards for private renters.

• CLG recognise the importance of accreditation and issued information and guidance:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/landlordaccreditation

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Strategic Enabling Role

Local Authority PRS Functions

Self Regulation

Statutory Regulation

ACCREDITATION ENFORCEMENT

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Shelter Campaign Key Facts:• Bad Landlords give Good Landlords a bad

reputation• Accreditation is an excellent way of showing

tenants that their landlord is a professional & meets good standards.

• They are a flexible & cost effective tool to improve standards and address particular problems in the PRS.

• Many local authorities with schemes have seen improved standards & issues resolved earlier with lower costs to authorities.

• Including credible minimum standards ensures confidence for LA and tenants.

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INCLUDES:

Landlord Self Declaration

Percentage inspection Check

Fit & Proper Person check

Landlord Training/Development

Ongoing Continual Professional

Development

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BENEFITS

Trusted by Local Authorities

Offers councils Huge efficiencies

Improves housing conditions

Paves the way into LLA, CBL,

University listings etc..

All of which increases

Confidence

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Success so far…• Over 1013 Landlord members• Representing over 6000 properties• Carried out 1133 property visits• Of which 547 passed the inspection • EMLAS has reduced or removed serious

hazards within 22% of the properties where we issued a Property Improvement Plan

• This is % is set to rise significantly due to a increased focus

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For an informal chat about how EMLAS can work in your area..

(01332) 256302

www.eastmidlandsdash.org.uk

linda.selvey@derby.gov.uk

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The Future…

• Continue to expand across the region offering local authorities a real solution

• Increase tenant awareness• Improving website • Recruit more landlords• Social media???• Work with more partners • Increase the range of benefits for Landlords…

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Benefits for Landlords…

• Status • Business advantage• Signposting, Guidance, Help and Advice • Improved relationship with their Councils• Access to professional training & development • Consultation on proposals that may affect landlords• Access to grants and loans to renovate properties• Access to a bank of tenants via CBL, LLA, Uni• Many more…

• Discounts & Group Purchase on Goods & Services