Published on 16/01/2008

The Manchester Landlords Accreditation Scheme has been designed to enable good local private landlords to be able to play an increasingly vital role in local Manchester communities. Manchester City Council fully supports local residential landlords who provide good quality accommodation and ethical property management standards. The free Manchester Landlord Accreditation Scheme (MLAS) is a publicly recognized quality-mark that shows a landlord has reached high standards of service delivery.

Accreditation Scheme For Private Landlords In Manchester

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:

Your gas and electrical appliances, supply and installations are regularly checked
You agree an inventory listing the condition and contents of the property with tenants before they move in
Furniture meets the fire safety regulations
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
You are committed to improving management standards and property conditions
Your property is in good condition and repairs are done in a reasonable time
You treat tenants and potential tenants fairly, and don't discriminate against anyone because of things like their race, gender, disability or sexuality
You have a written tenancy agreement showing how much rent to pay
Have met your legal responsibilities for protecting tenants rent deposits
Your name, address and telephone number are displayed in the property
You have adequate buildings insurance
You explain to your tenants their responsibilities in the home and the community
You take reasonable action to prevent or reduce antisocial behaviour - by asking for references before tenants move in for example
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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