Landlord accreditation scheme

Annual subscription

* The membership fees outlined above will be waived where Landlords offer their property to support Kirklees Council to rehouse customers who are currently in need of accommodation.

* Please indicate this on your application and someone from the team will discuss this with you in more detail.

Benefits of the accreditation scheme

For the landlord

• A personalised certificate of accreditation
• A Kirklees Landlord and Property Accreditation logo for use within your correspondence
• A full report outlining recommendations following a property inspection
• Access to advice and training where available
• Landlord support with tenancy disputes, reducing problems that may occur

For the tenant

• Assurance that the property they live in is safe, secure and efficient
• Assurance that their landlord has been vetted by the council, and will provide reliable and good quality services
• Support is provided to landlords to deal with tenancy related disputes

How to apply for the Kirklees Council Landlord and Property Accreditation Scheme

Fill in our simple online form.

Clock Completing this form takes around 15 minutes.

PaperclipTo complete this form you will need to provide:

• Details of all residential properties you own or manage in the Kirklees area.
• Gas safety certificates for every property you are applying for that you own or manage in the Kirklees area.
• Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) reports for every property you are applying for that you own or manage in the Kirklees area.
• Energy Performance Certificate if current tenancy started after 1 October 2008, otherwise to be provided within the first term of membership.
• Contract if dealing on behalf of the landlord (agent or friend).
• Draft copy of Tenancy Agreement that you intend to use.

Apply for the accreditation scheme

After you've applied

A Housing Solutions Officer from the Housing Solutions Service will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Accreditation scheme standards

An accredited property must meet the minimum, legally required, property standards. All properties will be inspected by A Housing Solutions Officer from the Housing Solutions Service and accredited where standards have been met.

If the property does not meet the required standard, a Property Improvement Plan will be provided to you.

These are legally required and should be provided as standard

• A current valid gas safety certificate
• A current and valid Electrical Safety Certificate
• A current valid Energy Performance Certificate (E or above)
• Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, meaning there are no addressable category one hazards, and category two hazards have been minimized

Additional recommendations

We recommend that accredited landlords also take additional steps that may prolong tenancies and encourage better relationships between tenant and landlord, including:

• Meeting other easily achieved property standards - for instance, security measures and good decoration
• All windows should be properly fitted, lockable, double-glazed units in full working order. Keys must be provided to the tenant (Window restrictors may be encouraged to prevent falls)
• All habitable rooms within the house should have suitable, fixed, controllable, energy-efficient heating appliances
• A hot water system should be provided using an energy-efficient system - for example, a gas-condensing boiler
• Any converted attic rooms, roof voids and end terrace gable walls should incorporate adequate insulation in the dormer roof construction and sloping ceilings
• Modern, good-quality kitchen and bathroom fittings should be provided in working order
• All external doors should be a type of specialist security door