Landlord accreditation scheme

Councils across Dorset operate Landlord Accreditation Schemes as part of a county-wide initiative. The scheme consists of a set of standards or codes relating to the management and physical condition of rented accommodation. Landlords who join the scheme and abide by the standards are "accredited" and may enjoy a list of benefits including grant assistance.

Such closer, partnership working, rather than a formal enforcement approach, is our preferred method of working with landlords.

Our Landlord Accreditation Schemes operate across Dorset, and have been developed with the National Landlords Association and local landlords. These are voluntary schemes that landlords can join. The aim is to recognise landlords who provide good quality rented accommodation, improve liaison and communication between landlords and councils and promote good practice in the rented sector.

In some areas of the county accredited landlords can put forward their own tenants for accreditation.

East Dorset District Council

Landlord Accreditation Scheme Standards 2009 (pdf, 261kb) (opens in a new window)

West Dorset District Council

Landlord Accreditation Scheme Standards January 2010 (pdf, 92kb) (opens in a new window)

Landlord Accreditation Code of Practice November 2009 (pdf, 85kb) (opens in a new window)

Landlord Accreditation Application Form (pdf, 4Mb) (opens in a new window)

Landlord Accreditation Presentation November 2010 (pdf, 252kb) (opens in a new window)

North Dorset District Council

Landlord Accreditation Booklet (pdf, 296kb) (opens in a new window)

Landlord Accreditation Property Checklist (pdf, 166kb) (opens in a new window)

Landlord Accreditation Application Form (pdf, 114kb) (opens in a new window)

Landlords Focus

Spring 2011 Edition (pdf, 484kb) (opens in a new window)  

Further information

If you would like more information on what is happening in your area, contact your local Private Sector Housing Team.