NLA Doubles Number of Accredited Landlords

The number of landlords accredited through the National Landlords Association (NLA) Accreditation Scheme has more than doubled over the past year.

The scheme has now accredited over one thousand landlords since its initial launch in 2010.

Accreditation ensures landlords have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations for the letting of residential property.  The NLA offers a national scheme that all tenants in England and Wales can recognise as a mark of quality, signifying that a landlord is committed to professional development. The scheme is also backed by free and regular local meetings, which can count towards development.

Brian Balchin, NLA member and accredited landlord, commented:

“The NLA’s Accreditation scheme gives landlords a much better perspective of what it means to be a landlord, giving you a big picture view of how the private-rented sector works and preparing you for any eventualities.

“I let to students and the University recognises that an accredited landlord understands what is required of them.  I attained my accreditation through the one-day NLA Landlord Foundation course.”

David Salusbury, Chairman, National Landlords Association, commented:

“Landlord accreditation is a key way of raising standards. The NLA believes that accreditation for landlords should be based on a landlord’s thorough understanding of letting in the private-rented sector. The scheme gives tenants confidence that they are dealing with a professional who understands the obligations and legislation affecting the tenancy.

“All landlords who are accredited can promote their professionalism to their tenants by using the NLA Accreditation logo.  The scheme is recognised by all local authorities across England and Wales.” 

To find out more about the NLA Accreditation Scheme visit http://www.landlords.org.uk/accreditation

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For further information, please contact:
Dane Svenson, Press Officer
0207 840 8925
dane.svenson@landlords.org.uk


NOTES TO EDITORS:
The National Landlords Association (NLA) is the UK’s leading organisation for private-residential landlords. It has over 20,000 paid-up members, ranging from full-time landlords with large property portfolios to those with just a single letting. NLA membership helps landlords make a success of their lettings business by providing a wide range of information, advice and services. The NLA campaigns for the legitimate interests of landlords by seeking to influence decision-makers at all levels of government and by making landlords’ collective voice heard in the media. It seeks to raise standards in the private-rented sector while aiming to ensure that landlords are aware of their statutory rights and responsibilities. Based at its head office in Central London, the NLA currently employs over 40 full-time staff and has a network of more than 40 regional representatives and branches throughout the UK.