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Property Accreditation Scheme

   

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 is fit for human habitation, 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.

Landlords and Tenants

Accreditation is a voluntary scheme for landlords, which seeks to encourage the upgrade of rented properties, including houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). It ensures that these properties comply with the various requirements of the Housing Act 2004.  Discounted insurance premiums, access to a contractor list and small grants are all benefits to this highly successful scheme.

Houses in Multiple Occupation - A Guide to Standards

Contact Housing Services on 01225 396110 or email Housing_Regeneration@bathnes.gov.uk for further information or a copy of the Guide to Standards.

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.