• 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