The Manchester Landlord Accreditation Scheme is a free service to local residential landlords and brings with it a wide range of positive benefits such as:

• A comprehensive landlords information pack and guide
• Free tenants information guides
• Free property inspections and landlord advice
• Free referencing service of potential new tenants if you also join the Manchester Landlord Information Service resource
  
• Easy access to many council services including mediation services and neighbour nuisance advice
• A distinct market advantage - tenants are more willing to choose you ahead of non accredited local landlords
• Significant discounts on services such as landlords insurance, security, fire safety, and electrical testing services.

Obtaining Manchester Landlord Accreditation Scheme Status

You can  become accredited provided:

1. Your gas and electrical appliances, supply and installations are regularly checked
2. You agree an inventory listing the condition and contents of the property with tenants before they move in  
3. Furniture meets the fire safety regulations
4. There's at least one battery-operated smoke detector on each floor - or if it's a shared house, there are adequate fire precautions throughout
5. You are committed to improving management standards and property conditions
6. Your property is in good condition and repairs are done in a reasonable time
7. You treat tenants and potential tenants fairly, and don't discriminate against anyone because of things like their race, gender, disability or sexuality
8. You have a written tenancy agreement showing how much rent to pay
9. Have met your legal responsibilities for protecting tenants rent deposits
10. Your name, address and telephone number are displayed in the property
11. You have adequate buildings insurance
12. You explain to your tenants their responsibilities in the home and the community
13. You take reasonable action to prevent or reduce antisocial behaviour - by asking for references before tenants move in for example  
14. You work with us to solve any complaints

Manchester Landlords Accreditation Scheme Contact Information

For more information about the Manchester Landlords Accreditaion Scheme please contact the scheme co-ordinator using the contact details below:

Manchester Landlords Accreditation Scheme Co-Ordinator
Manchester City Council
Town Hall
Albert Square
MANCHESTER
M60 2LA

Telephone: 0161 219 6030
email: landlordaccreditation@manchester

Alternatively please download and complete the Manchester Landlords Accreditation Scheme - Click Here




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