The Brighton and Hove Landlords Accreditation Scheme has been developed to reflect the enormous role of the private rented sector in providing accommodation throughout Brighton & Hove. The local council runs the scheme and a key goal of the programme is for good and ethical landlords who consistently maintain high standards within the private rented sector to be rewarded accordingly via the accreditation scheme.

Brighton & Hove Council started Landlord Accreditation Scheme so that the best private landlords can be recognised and rewarded, and to help others raise their standards of property maintenance and management.

The scheme formally recognises flats and houses in good condition, which are safe, secure and well managed for the benefit of the tenants who rent them.

The council employs a Development Officer to run the scheme and identify incentives which will mean real benefits to landlords who join. The Development Officer can also act as a liaison between the accredited landlords and council officers as appropriate.

The Quality Standards Needed To Gain Accreditation

The standards for accreditation can be divided into two component parts. They relate to the physical standards of the property and the standards of tenant management as set out below.

Property Maintainance Standards

• structurally sound and self-contained
• clean and in good repair
• adequate waste disposla facilities
• free from damp
• secure locks
• fixed economic heating
• compliant to Fire Regulations
• compliant to Furniture/Furnishings Fire Regulations
• current Gas Safety Certificate
• Electrical Safety Certificate
• current Buildings Insurance
• agreement to random visits

Private Landlord Management Standards

• fair and equal treatment of tenants
• accurate written Tenancy Agreement
• a deposit procedure which complies with the National Deposit Protection Scheme
• accurate written inventory and schedule of condition
• provision of rent receipts or rent book
• photocopied evidence available to tenants of Buildings Insurance, and the Gas and Electrical Safety Certificates
• repairs contact and procedure
• full explanation of use of fire alarm system
• full explanation of use of security alarm and procedure
• no evidence of landlord harassment or illegal eviction during the last two years

What Are The Benefits Of Accreditation For Private Landlords In Brighton?

Alongside the availability of advice, training and assistance from the Private Sector Development Officer, benefits of membership of the Brighton and Hove Landlord Accreditation Scheme include:

• the ability to apply for housing improvement grants
• landlords registered with the universities can charge higher rents to students
• trade discount cards
• consideration for the council's Empty Property Assistance Scheme

This scheme has been built with private landlords in mind and interested local private landlords can find out more about the Brighton Accreditation Scheme by contacting the Private Landlords Development Officer via the contact details below

Liverpool Landlords Accreditation Scheme Contact Information 

Landords Accreditation Scheme Development Officer
Brighton & Hove City Council
King's House
Grand Avenue
Hove BN3 2LS
Telephone: (01273) 293086


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