Eden District Council are inviting all current and prospective landlords to Penrith Rugby Club between 6.00pm-7.30pm, on Wednesday 1 July, for a free information and advice evening about letting property and their revised Landlord Accreditation Scheme.
At the event landlords can meet council officers, find out more about Accreditation and its advantages, learn about requirements for letting and ask advice. There will be information stands, free buffet, and tea and coffee.
Agencies attending the event include:
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Officers from the Council’s benefits, housing and building control sections
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Cumbria Fire Service
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The National Landlords Association
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The Energy Saving Trust
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness
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Atkinsons Builders
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Arnisons solicitors
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Eden Energy Assessors
All of whom will be available for advice and information.
Eden District Council’s Housing Portfolio Holder, Councillor Richard Turner, said: “The accreditation scheme encourages high standards throughout the private rented sector, by recognising good practices and responsible letting by landlords who are providing quality rented accommodation. We hope many landlords will attend the free event, benefit from the advice available, sign up for the scheme and help improve the standard of rental accommodation in the District.”
The scheme is voluntary and entirely free and comes with many benefits including:
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Free and positive publicity
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10% discount on HMO licensing costs
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Opportunity to manage and influence the scheme through consultation and feedback
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Access to landlord forums and training days
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Newsletters and email bulletins
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Access to DIGS funding
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Access to Accredited Landlord Grant
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Accredited Landlord discount card and contractor discount schemes
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Access onto the Newton Rigg housing database for students, in line with the accommodation office policy
In order to join the scheme, landlords and their properties must meet a minimum code of standards, both for health and safety standards of occupation, and also of good letting practice. Further information can be found at www.eden.gov.uk/housing.
Admission to the event is entirely free and there is no need to book. You can come and go as you wish. If you would like any further information please contact Eden’s Housing Officer, Moira Cheyne tel: (01768) 212455.
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Notes to Editors
For further information please contact the Communication Officer at Eden District Council tel: (01768) 212137 or mobile 077159 90460.
Eden District Council has 38 elected members and is the most sparsely populated district in England and Wales. The District area covers 830 square miles and has scenic landscapes, historic market towns, excellent tourist facilities and vibrant communities. The council’s strategic aim is: To Best Serve the People of Eden.
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The private rented sector is important to the housing market within Eden.
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It provides affordability, flexibility and choice.
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Eden District Council has operated an Accreditation Scheme for some years.
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The scheme has now been extended and improved to provide more benefits to landlords and help responsible landlords gain a competitive advantage, distancing themselves from ‘rogue landlords’.
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This allows the Council to concentrate enforcement on the small minority of landlords who persistently break the law.
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This protects tenants within the district and helps drive up standards as a whole.
