The Accreditation scheme is Bath & North East Somerset Council’s seal of approval for properties that meet current housing standards and which are safe for people to live in.

Prior to accrediting a property we look to see that the property has safe gas and electrical installations, has adequate fire precautions, has adequate amenities for the number of people living there and finally, that it is well managed.

Why did Bath & North East Somerset Council set up the Accreditation Scheme?

The scheme was initiated as a means of assisting landlords in their efforts to provide accommodation that was both satisfactory and compliant with statutory legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Management Regulations.

The scheme offers small scale, but easily accessible, grant assistance to owners of accredited properties, or those wishing to accredit. Grants are to aid the installation of certain fire safety precautions and/or home security.

Contact Linda M Stickings on 01225 396287 for information.

Additionally, landlords are offered access to insurance packages designed for Accredited accommodation and a list of local building contractors.

Properties are usually Accredited by landlord request or Accreditation can follow on from previously completed enforcement action where all works that would have been needed to Accredit the property have been completed.

Property Accreditation has been welcomed by the local universities, who have not only undertaken the Accreditation of their own campus accommodation, but also prioritise Accredited properties on their accommodation lists. Further support comes from the local Landlord Association.