The East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme (EMLAS) – An Update
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The East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme
(EMLAS) – An Update
Linda Selvey – DASH Project Manager
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Why Accreditation?
• Shelter believes landlord accreditation offers councils a local, practical and effective tool to improve standards for private renters.
• CLG recognise the importance of accreditation and issued information and guidance:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/landlordaccreditation
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Strategic Enabling Role
Local Authority PRS Functions
Self Regulation
Statutory Regulation
ACCREDITATION ENFORCEMENT
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Shelter Campaign Key Facts:• Bad Landlords give Good Landlords a bad
reputation• Accreditation is an excellent way of showing
tenants that their landlord is a professional & meets good standards.
• They are a flexible & cost effective tool to improve standards and address particular problems in the PRS.
• Many local authorities with schemes have seen improved standards & issues resolved earlier with lower costs to authorities.
• Including credible minimum standards ensures confidence for LA and tenants.
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INCLUDES:
Landlord Self Declaration
Percentage inspection Check
Fit & Proper Person check
Landlord Training/Development
Ongoing Continual Professional
Development
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BENEFITS
Trusted by Local Authorities
Offers councils Huge efficiencies
Improves housing conditions
Paves the way into LLA, CBL,
University listings etc..
All of which increases
Confidence
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Success so far…• Over 1013 Landlord members• Representing over 6000 properties• Carried out 1133 property visits• Of which 547 passed the inspection • EMLAS has reduced or removed serious
hazards within 22% of the properties where we issued a Property Improvement Plan
• This is % is set to rise significantly due to a increased focus
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For an informal chat about how EMLAS can work in your area..
(01332) 256302
www.eastmidlandsdash.org.uk
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The Future…
• Continue to expand across the region offering local authorities a real solution
• Increase tenant awareness• Improving website • Recruit more landlords• Social media???• Work with more partners • Increase the range of benefits for Landlords…
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Benefits for Landlords…
• Status • Business advantage• Signposting, Guidance, Help and Advice • Improved relationship with their Councils• Access to professional training & development • Consultation on proposals that may affect landlords• Access to grants and loans to renovate properties• Access to a bank of tenants via CBL, LLA, Uni• Many more…
• Discounts & Group Purchase on Goods & Services