Join the Newham Landlord Accreditation Scheme

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Newham Council works in partnership with responsible landlords and agents to meet the borough's housing needs through our accreditation association.

Please complete the Newham Landlord Accreditation Association application form (pdf) if you wish to join the Newham Landlord Accreditation Association.

The aims of the Landlord Accreditation Association are:

To work together to improve local housing conditions in the private sector and make Newham attractive for investors
To promote and reward responsible landlords
To encourage best practice amongst landlords in the private rented sector

Why it pays to be accredited. We will provide:

Market Rents - market rents paid for your properties
Priority - will be given to accredited landlords when making referrals to the private rented sector
Access to the Bond Scheme
Training - training and support on property management matters, e.g. Housing Benefit rules, possession proceedings and changes in housing legislation
Housing Benefit - accredited members will benefit from a 'Fast Track' Housing Benefit administration
Mediation - a comprehensive mediation service offered to landlords to resolve disputes with tenants through mutual arbitration
Landlord Hotline - a dedicated telephone advice line for accredited landlords
Landlord Forum - a quarterly meetings with all accredited landlords

Private Landlords