Cheshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme
Joining the scheme
The scheme is voluntary and there is no joining fee. Landlords/letting agents will be required to have an underpinning knowledge of housing management and property standards. This is via professional membership (RentSmart Wales, NRLA fundamentals etc) or by completing approved online training (chargeable). Membership will last for five years.
To apply for membership of the Cheshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme contact the local authority where the majority of your properties are located.
On receipt of a completed application, the Council will undertake a checking procedure in order to be satisfied that the landlord is responsible, competent and suitable to be a member of the Cheshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme.
This checking procedure will include inspection of properties as well as certain paperwork however the scheme will rely on an element of self-certification through a signed declaration by the landlord to abide by the principles of the scheme.
Following successful checking, Landlords will be awarded Accreditation status and sent a Membership certificate. Training will have to be completed within 12 months of membership.
