The Salford Landlords Accreditation Scheme has been developed by Salford City Council and  is a voluntary scheme working in partnership with private landlords. The scheme helps to engender a better working relationship and provides help and advice on a wide variety of subjects relating to housing issues within the city of Salford.

The scheme was launched formally in September 2003 and has a membership of over 500 private landlords who between them own over 2500 local properties.

The scheme covers properties across Salford, providing advice and information for private landlords and managing agents. The Scheme's aim is to improve the image of the area and ensure tenants have access to quality housing. We will give assistance to landlords, helping them to gain access to information and resources, which will help them, improve their service.

A Landlords Forum for the city has now been established, which invites all Landlords and Managing Agents to give them the opportunity to discuss the issues that are relevant to them. Salford City Council also provides up to date information on services available, council policies and local government legislation that will ultimately affect them and the service they provide. The Scheme serves to benefit both landlord and tenant by improving the image and standards of private rented accommodation.

• To reduce the numbers of empty, unused properties in Salford
• To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and harassment   
• To improve the image of the city   
• To provide good quality private rented housing for tenants   
• To assist landlords by improving their access to information and resources

• Landlords can display the accredited landlord badge in their property, together with a certificate of membership, and on correspondence as a hallmark to indicate good practice
• Services and support provided by the council and the Landlord Accreditation team
• Incentives packages to improve standards across the Private Rented Sector
• Energy savings packages are available to landlords worth up to £800

There are 3 levels of membership for the Landlord Accreditation Scheme

• Class A - Award Standard (Highest)
• Class B - Decent Homes Standard (Benchmark Standard)
• Class C - Compliance Standard HHSRS (Housing Health & Rating System)