Published on 19/01/2008

The Edinburgh Landlords Accreditation Scheme has been developed as a joint initiative between the Scottish Association of Landlords and the City of Edinburgh Council.The Edinburgh Landlords Accreditation Scheme is a voluntary programme working in partnership with private landlords. The scheme helps to foster a better working relationship and provides help and advice on a wide variety of subjects relating to housing issues within the city of Edinburgh.

Landlords Accreditation Scheme In Edinburgh

Edinburgh Landlords Accreditation Scheme Overview

The Edinburgh Landlords Accreditation Scheme (ELA) is open to landlords or letting agencies who have properties in Edinburgh. ELA recognises and distinguishes good landlords and letting agents who take a responsible approach to letting their property. ELA Landlords and letting agents are able to publicly distance themselves from incompetent or unscrupulous landlords

What The Scheme Entials

ELA relies on self certification by landlords and letting agents and encompasses all private rented property in the Edinburgh area. Private landlords and letting agents will agree to meet the Code of Standards set out by ELA. The Code sets out standards that it is expected that accredited landlords and letting agents will comply with.

Membership of the scheme is the final decision of ELA, which may consider any evidence that suggests a landlord does not currently comply with the Code of Standards.

A certificate of accreditation is issued to successful landlords and an information pack is sent to tenants. Accredited landlords can use and display the ELA logo when marketing their properties. We may inspect a sample of properties and interview tenants to ensure that our standards are met and maintained.

Benefits For Private Landlords Who Gain Accreditation

Attract tenants and help let your properties
Be recognised as a landlord who maintains good standards
Advertise your properties on the ELA website
Receive discounts on energy efficient appliances from Scottish Hydro Electric
10% off insurance with Endsleigh Insurance
Quick and easy application process
Free membership
Members can use the ELA logo on stationery, signboards and adverts.
10% off tenant referencing services through Letsure.
Chiene & Tait offer a free financial consultation.
TC Young offer a free half hour consultation on any aspect of law.
Clean Edinburgh Ltd. are offering a 20% reduction on all their specalist cleaning services to Accredited ELA Landlords.
Simple Landlord Insurance are offering an 11% discount to all ELA members.
Trust Electrical specialise in HMO and Repairing Standard electrical testing and certification. Periodical and PAT testing with all associated support documentation. Insurance approved. 20% Discount on testing for all ELA members.
Landlords Insurance quotes from Ashburnham Insurance. Instant online buildings and contents cover for UK landlords who have a buy to let property

Edinburgh Landlords Accreditation Scheme Contact Information

Edinburgh Landlord Accreditation
Chesser House
500 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh EH11 3YJ

Telephone: 0131 529 7278
Email ela@edinburgh.gov.uk

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