Yes. For partnerships and limited companies, at least two thirds of the work force, actively involved in the business, will need to attend a development course. Those attending will need to agree to the code of conduct and be a fit and proper person. They will be accredited in their own right.

Yes Agents can be accredited. For Agents to be accredited, at least two thirds of the work force, actively involved in the business, will need to attend a development course. Those attending will need to agree to the code of conduct and be a fit and proper person. They will be accredited in their own right. .

No. The scheme is open to any landlord and also those who are considering becoming a landlord.

You need to attend a one-day development course, agree to follow a code of conduct, and to be a fit and proper person.

5 years. You will be re-accredited automatically but you must have taken steps to maintain your knowledge and keep up to date with changes in the law. Attendance at the annual London Landlords' Day event, local landlords forum and additional training events etc. will count towards re-accreditation as will membership of a recognised landlords organisation. Your will need to accumulate 60 CPD points within the 5 years of accreditation, and a minimum of 10 CPD points a year is recommended.

No, but there is a charge for the development course, which you must attend to become accredited.

£79.90 (£66 + VAT £13.90) for the development course, if booked on-line. This is a discount of over 20% on the normal fees of £110.00 (£90.75 + VAT £19.25).

It requires landlords to comply with the law and to carry out urgent works promptly. If additional work is needed, a landlord must draw up a plan of action. It is based on the National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL).

Apart from gaining further knowledge about being a successful landlord, there are many other advantages including:
? Grant money for accredited landlords to improve their premises
? Grants to bring empty properties back into use.
? Business advantage as tenants seek out accredited landlords
? Reduced fees for licensing under the new Housing Act
? Preferential treatment by landlord organisations and Universities
? A regularly updated reference manual
? Discounted services and materials
? Ease of access to, and support from, council officers
? Use of our logo when advertising your property (conditions apply)
* These benefits change from time to time and may vary from Council to Council

The course provides and overview of the major rules and regulations, which govern the private rental business including landlord and tenancy issues, health and safety, contracts and property management. These and more are contained in the comprehensive Landlords Guide CD, that you will also receive.

Any individual, partnership, limited company or Agents can be accredited including people thinking about becoming a landlord.

A person who has not committed any offences or had actions taken against them, as detailed in the Housing Act. Convictions for harassment, discrimination and certain legal orders may also disqualify an applicant.

The development course will enhance your skills to run a more successful business. The rules and regulations governing the rental market frequently change and if you are not aware of these, you could fall foul of the law, be prosecuted or even lose your property. Becoming accredited will ensure you are aware of these changes.

LLAS will eventually be promoting the scheme to tenants. Accredited landlords could also add value to their property, commanding higher rents, as they will be the first to be searched out by tenants.

Please direct your questions to LLAS@camden.gov.uk.

A scheme to recognise good landlords who have the skills to run a successful rental business and so provide their tenants with good quality and safe accommodation.

A partnership of London Councils, private landlord organisations and London Universities. It is currently administered by the London Borough of Camden on behalf of the partnership.