BRLA ACCREDITATION APPLICATION
DETAILS OF THE ACCREDITATION SCHEME
The Barnsley Residential Landlords Association recognises the substantial benefits that accreditation schemes provide
The Association has therefore developed its own
BRLA ‘Best Landlord’ Accreditation Scheme
to cover both Accredited Landlords and Accredited Properties
- Acknowledge good Landlords who have demonstrated the quality of their letting abilities
- Promote good management practices and give confidence that properties are managed professionally
- Raise awareness of responsibilities and obligations
- Encourage improved property standards
- Improve the safety, security and energy efficiency of properties
- Give Tenants confidence that they are renting from reputable and fair Landlords
- Minimise problems and misunderstandings between Landlords and Tenants and speedily and amicably settle any such issues
- Promote confidence in the private rented sector
Please note that the BRLA Best Landlord Accreditation Scheme does not cover HMO lettings.
- All members of Barnsley Residential Landlords Association with at least 6 months membership are eligible to join the scheme
- Membership of the scheme is voluntary and there is no joining fee
- The Scheme is operated by the BRLA Committee
- The BRLA is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 for the storage and use of data.
- BRLA Landlords may terminate their membership of the scheme by giving one months notice. The membership certificate shall be returned together with any other items supplied.
- If Landlords obligations are not fulfilled, their scheme membership will be terminated and they shall not be eligible to return to the scheme for a period of 2 years.
- To support the Accreditation status of a property and to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the Scheme, properties may be selected at random, and a questionnaire passed to the Tenant for completion.
- Any suggested changes to the Scheme will be considered by the BRLA Committee.
- Any disputes regarding the Scheme or its operation, between Landlord and Tenant, will be considered by the BRLA Committee. Where appropriate, advice and guidance will be sought
HOW TO APPLY TO BECOME AN ACCREDITED LANDLORD
The Accredited Landlord application form should either be completed and submitted on line or alternatively printed out, completed and submitted at the next general meeting. Membership and attendance status will be checked and a certificate issued at the following meeting.
HOW TO APPLY TO REGISTER AN ACCREDITED PROPERTY
The Accredited Property application form should either be completed and submitted online or alternatively be printed out, completed and submitted at the next general meeting. The responses given in the form will be considered and a certificate issued at the following meeting. Please note that only Accredited Landlords can apply for Property Accreditation.
Please note: The BRLA ‘Best Landlord’ Accreditation scheme will only carry out random checks on properties submitted for accreditation. It is expected that members of the scheme will act with honesty and strive to achieve the best practices available within their rental businesses.
The BRLA makes no representation nor warrants and no warranty shall be implied that the BRLA has inspected, approved or in any way endorsed any particular property or landlord. the BRLA shall not be liable to any person or persons for any information contained in the ‘Best Landlord’ Accreditation scheme or supplemental documents or reliance upon it for any loss damage or injury or any disputes proceedings or claims by or between any person or persons (any whether or not including against the BRLA) whatsoever or howsoever arising from any information herein contained or any supplemental document.