BRLA PROPERTY ACCREDITATION APPLICATION All properties shall meet the following minimum standards to qualify for accreditation: 1. Primary Structures 1. Is the property structurally stable? * Yes No Is the property free from distortion or spreading of roof structures and chimneys? * Yes No Is the property free from distortion and cracking of walls and non-continuity of wall-ties? * Yes No Is the property free from excessively sloping or collapsed floors? * Yes No Is the property free from Distortion and movement of the foundations? * Yes No Is the property free from disrepair? * Yes No Is the property free from: loose or leaning chimney pots? * Yes No Is the property free from loose masonry? * Yes No Is the property free from leaking roof? * Yes No Is the property free from rotten or sticking windows and doors? * Yes No Is the property free from significant areas of rising damp prejudicial to health? * Yes No Is the property free from penetrating damp? * Yes No Is the property free from excessive condensation attributed to the structure of the property? * Yes NoTenants should be made aware of their duty to ventilate and heat the property to help minimise condensation Is the interior plasterwork in good condition? * Yes No Are the gutters and fall pipes to the property of sound construction and free from obstruction? * Yes No Are all boundary walls, paths and outbuildings maintained, stable and in good repair? * Yes No Are gardens maintained and not overgrown or detrimental to the appearance of the area? * Yes NoTenants should be informed of their responsibilities Is the external repair and decoration of the property in good order and not detrimental to the area * Yes No 2. At The Beginning Of The Tenancy Is/was the internal decoration in good condition? * Yes No Is/was the property clean and in good order? * Yes No Are/were adequate refuse disposal facilities provided for domestic, recycling and garden waste? * Yes No Are/were all aspects of the property and equipment provided in good working order? * Yes No 3. Freedom From Hazards Is the property inspected annually with regard to the 29 Hazards identified in the HHSRS? * Yes No Are all identified hazards, noted and dealt with appropriately? * Yes No Are all furnishings provided by the landlord clean, in good condition and compliant with Fire Regulations? * Yes No Are all floor coverings on stairs and floors in good condition and firmly secured? * Yes No 4. Space Heating Is the whole of the house able to be heated adequately? * Yes No Are the occupants able to control the heating? * Yes No Is the heating system properly installed and maintained safely according to the manufacturers instructions? * Yes NoOil fired and solid fuel heating systems must be serviced in accordance with the manufacturers guidance Do Tenants have clear written instructions in the safe use of all space heating and hot water systems? * Yes No Is the property free from portable bottled gas or paraffin heaters? * Yes No 5. Gas Installations And Appliances Do all alterations and repairs to gas installations comply with current regulations? * Yes No Are the gas installation and appliances checked annually and a Gas Safety Certificate given to the Tenant? * Yes No 6. Electrical Installations and Appliances Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Living room - 2 double * Yes No Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Double bedrooms - 2 double : Single bedrooms - 1 double * Yes No Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Hall stairs and landing - 1 single (subject to size and practicability) * Yes No Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Above kitchen worktop - 1 double * Yes No Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Dedicated outlet - fridge/fridge-freezer * Yes No Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Dedicated outlets - washing machine (where applicable) * Yes No Does the property have the following minimum electrical socket outlets: Dedicated outlet – cooker, hob and oven (where applicable) * Yes No Are all consumer unit circuits clearly identified and properly labelled? * Yes No Are all electrical installations checked every 5 years and a copy of the certificate given to the Tenant? * Yes No Are all appliances installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions? * Yes No Are all appliances provided by the landlord functioning safely and in accordance with the instructions? * Yes No Are Instructions in the safe use of electrical appliances provided to the Tenants? * Yes No Are appliances regularly visually inspected for wear and tear and any defects remedied? * Yes No 7. Energy Efficiency Does the property have as a minimum 270 mm of loft insulation and cavity walls insulated (where applicable)? * Yes No Does the property have a current Energy Performance Certificate within the current legal range? * Yes No 8. Kitchen Facilities Does the property have satisfactory provisions for preparing and cooking food, suitable for the occupants? * Yes No Does the property have a sink and drainer, with a sealed and cleanable splash-back? * Yes No Does the property have a 250 mm wide worktop at each side of the cooker? It is acceptable to have one side of the cooker to a wall * Yes NoIt is acceptable to have one side of the cooker to a wall Does the property have a worktop at least 1000 mm x 500 mm? * Yes No Does the property have food storage cupboards; (food storage below a sink is not acceptable)? * Yes No Does the property have space for a refrigerator/refrigerator-freezer? * Yes No Does the property have a suitable water supply and drainage for a washing machine (where applicable)? * Yes No 9. Bathroom Facilities Does the property have an internal WC for the exclusive use of Tenants? * Yes No Does the property have a fixed bath or shower and wash basin with hot and cold water and splash-back? * Yes No Does the property have an effective drainage system for foul, waste and surface water? * Yes No 10. Windows Is the property fitted with safety glass in all vulnerable locations? * Yes No 11. Lighting Does each room have at least one permanent light fitting suitably located for normal activities * Yes No 12. Ventilation Does the property have adequate ventilation to all rooms, by openable window or mechanical ventilation? * Yes No Does the property have means of rapid ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms? * Yes No 13. Security Measures Are the External doors of a strong, solid and safe construction and fitted with a 5-lever lock or equivalent? * Yes No Are the doorframes strong and well secured? * Yes No Has consideration been given to fitting door viewers and safety chains, where necessary and practical? * Yes No Are ground floor windows and accessible upper storey windows of sound construction and fitted with locks? * Yes No Are keys to all window locks provided to Tenants? * Yes NoConsideration should be given to both safety and fire escape purposes, suitable for the current tenants If a burglar alarm is fitted, is it maintained, has it a 20 minute cut out, and is there a nominated key holder? * Yes No Is external security lighting fitted where required? * Yes No 14. Fire Protection Does the property have mains wired interlinked smoke detectors or, as an alternative, does the property have at least one battery operated smoke detector per floor, fitted in the circulation areas? * Yes No Where the stairs lead into the kitchen is there a door at the bottom of the stairs and a heat detector in the kitchen? * Yes No Are Tenants made aware of their responsibilities for regular testing and the battery replacement procedure? * Yes No Does the property have adequate and safe means of escape in case of fire? * Yes No 15. Carbon Monoxide Alarms Does the property have at least one carbon monoxide alarm fitted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions? * Yes No Are Tenants made aware of their responsibilities for regular testing and the battery replacement procedure? * Yes No 16. Stairs and Handrails Does the property have handrails fitted to all internal staircases, including the cellar? * Yes No Does the property have handrails fitted externally where appropriate? * Yes No Are all internal and external stairs and steps of sound construction, safe design and in good repair? * Yes NoThree steps or more will require a handrail 17. Tenants Information Pack Has the Tenant been given a Tenants Information Pack? * Yes No Is a current gas safety certificate included? * Yes No Is a current electrical safety certificate included? * Yes No Is an Energy Performance Certificate within the legal range included? * Yes No Are copies of all user instructions applicable to the premises included? * Yes No Is a contents list / inventory included, signed and dated by both parties? * Yes No Is the Deposit Certificate and Tenancy Deposit information included (if applicable)? * Yes No Are the Landlord contact details included? * Yes No Are the gas, electricity and water shut off point details included? * Yes No Are the gas and electricity supplier details included? * Yes No Is the Tenants Notice to Landlord to end the Tenancy included? * Yes No Is the procedure for the tenant to leave the premises at the end of the tenancy included? * Yes No Is a copy of the Complaints Procedure for Tenants included? * Yes No Is a copy of the Landlords Accreditation Certificate included? * Yes No Is a copy of the Landlords Privacy Policy included? * Yes No I hereby apply for Property Accreditation in the BRLA ‘Best Landlords’ Accreditation Scheme I declare that to the best of my knowledge that the information in this application form is true and correct Application forms should be completed and submitted online, or printed out and submitted at the next general meeting Please note that Houses in Multiply Occupation are not included in the scheme. 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