Transcript London Landlord Accreditation Scheme

DAVID PRINCEP
Independent Housing Consultant
Chair of UK Landlord Accreditation Partnership
(UKLAP)
Advisor to Residential Landlords Association (RLA)
What is Accreditation?
Third-party attestation related to
a conformity assessment body
conveying formal
demonstration of its
competence to carry out
specific conformity assessment
tasks.
What is Accreditation?
• Voluntary compliance
with standards
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Acknowledges & encourages good landlords
UKLAP Partnership
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Over 50 Councils
Universities
Shelter
Tenants Associations
Landlord Associations
Aims of UKLAP
• Enables members to operate a successful
business
• Members will offer safe and high quality
accommodation
• Reduce the need for intervention from local
authorities
Main Elements of UKLAS
Accreditation
Fit & Proper Person
Code of Conduct
Development Course
One day
Independent professional trainers
Continuous Professional Development
(10 hours/pts per year)
Quiz
Q 1 A landlord employs a managing agent, who is
responsible for all aspects of management of
the property.
Legally, the agent is ultimately liable for the
tenancy.
Q 1 A landlord employs a managing agent, who is
responsible for all aspects of management of
the property.
Legally, the agent is ultimately liable for the
tenancy.
A. True
B. False
Q 2 An owner signs a “guaranteed rent” lease
agreement with an agent .
Whose name goes on the tenancy as the
“landlord” (s48 Landlord & Tenants Act)?
Q 2 An owner signs a “guaranteed rent” lease
agreement with an agent .
Whose name goes on the tenancy as the
“landlord” (s48 Landlord & Tenants Act)?
A. Owner
B. Agent
C. Either
Q3
What is the minimum period for a fixed term
assured shorthold tenancy (AST)?
Q3
What is the minimum period for a fixed term
assured shorthold tenancy (AST)?
A. No minimum
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
Q4
If you fail to protect the deposit within
30 days, when can you legally serve a
section 21 notice?
Q4
If you fail to protect the deposit within
30 days, when can you legally serve a
section 21 notice?
A. After paying back all the deposit
B. After Protecting the deposit with an
approved scheme
C. Anytime, but will have to pay 1 to 3
times deposit fine if legal action taken.
Q5
3 friends rent a two storey terraced
house on a joint tenancy. Is it a house
in multiple occupation (HMO)?
Q5
3 friends rent a two storey terraced
house on a joint tenancy. Is it a house
in multiple occupation (HMO)?
A. Yes
B. No
Q6
You agree a tenant can stay on after end of
fixed term AST. Does a new tenancy
agreement have to be signed?
Q6
You agree a tenant can stay on after end of
fixed term AST. Does a new tenancy
agreement have to be signed?
A. Yes
B. No
Q 7 What is the main aim of the Housing Health &
Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) ?
Q 7 What is the main aim of the Housing Health &
Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) ?
Any residential premises should provide: A. As safe and healthy environment, as
possible, for the occupiers or visitors:
B. Modern environment in a good state of
repair.
C. An environment free from all hazards
and risk for the occupiers.
Q8
Which hazard is overall the most
common serious hazard found in PRS?
Q8
Which hazard is overall the most
common serious hazard found in PRS?
A. Damp and Mould
B. Excess Cold
C. Fire
D. Carbon Monoxide
Q9
What is the minimum period of notice to
end a fixed term AST?
Q9
What is the minimum period of notice to
end a fixed term AST?
A. 28 days
B. 1 month
C. 2 months
Q 10
Green Deal Plan provides
central heating & loft insulation
in a professional tenant’s
property. Who pays for the
works?
Q 10
Green Deal Plan provides
central heating & loft insulation
in a professional tenant’s
property. Who pays for the
works?
A. Landlord
B. Tenant
C. Both
ANSWERS
Q 1 A landlord employs a managing agent, who is
responsible for all aspects of management of
the property.
Legally, the agent is ultimately liable for the
tenancy.
A. True
B. False
Q 1 A landlord employs a managing agent, who is
responsible for all aspects of management of
the property.
Legally, the agent is ultimately liable for the
tenancy.
A. True
B. False
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Q2
An owner signs a “guaranteed rent” lease
agreement with an agent .
Whose name goes on the tenancy as the
“landlord” (s48 Landlord & Tenants Act)?
A. Owner
B. Agent
C. Either
Q2
An owner signs a “guaranteed rent” lease
agreement with an agent .
Whose name goes on the tenancy as the
“landlord” (s48 Landlord & Tenants Act)?
A. Owner
B. Agent
C. Either
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Q3
What is the minimum period for a fixed term
assured shorthold tenancy?
A. No minimum
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
Q3
What is the minimum period for a fixed term
assured shorthold tenancy?
A. No minimum
B. 6 months
C. 12 months

Q4
If you fail to protect the deposit within
30 days, when can you legally serve a
section 21 notice?
A. After paying back all the deposit
B. After Protecting the deposit with an
approved scheme
C. Anytime, but will have to pay 1 to 3
times deposit fine if legal action taken.
Q4
If you fail to protect the deposit within
30 days, when can you legally serve a
section 21 notice?

A. After paying back all the deposit
B. After Protecting the deposit with an
approved scheme
C. Anytime, but will have to pay 1 to 3
times deposit fine if legal action taken.
Q 5 3 friends rent a two storey terraced on
a joint tenancy.
Is it a house in multiple occupation
(HMO)?
A. Yes
B. No
Q 5 3 friends rent a two storey terraced on
a joint tenancy.
Is it a house in multiple occupation
(HMO)?
A. Yes
B. No
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Q6
You agree a tenant can stay on after end of
fixed term AST legally does a new tenancy
agreement have to be signed?
A. Yes
B. No
Q6
You agree a tenant can stay on after end of
fixed term AST legally does a new tenancy
agreement have to be signed?
A. Yes
B. No

Q 7 What is the main aim of the Housing Health &
Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) ?
Any residential premises should provide: A. As safe and healthy environment, as
possible, for the occupiers or visitors:
B. Modern environment in a good state of
repair.
C. An environment free from all hazards
and risk for the occupiers.
Q 7 What is the main aim of the Housing Health &
Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) ?
Any residential premises should provide: -

A. As safe and healthy environment, as
possible, for the occupiers or visitors:
B. Modern environment in a good state of
repair.
C. An environment free from all hazards
and risk for the occupiers.
Q8
Which hazard is overall the most
common serious hazard found in PRS?
A. Damp and Mould
B. Excess Cold
C. Fire
D. Carbon Monoxide
Q8
Which hazard is overall the most
common serious hazard found in PRS?
A. Damp and Mould

B. Excess Cold
C. Fire
D. Carbon Monoxide
Q 9 What is the minimum period of notice to
end a fixed term AST?
A. 28 days
B. 1 month
C. 2 months
Q 9 What is the minimum period of notice to
end a fixed term AST?
A. 28 days
B. 1 month
C. 2 months

Q 10
Green Deal Plan provides
central heating & loft insulation
in a professional tenant’s
property. Who pays for the
works?
A. Landlord
B. Tenant
C. Both
Q 10
Green Deal Plan provides
central heating & loft insulation
in a professional tenant’s
property. Who pays for the
works?
A. Landlord
B. Tenant
C. Both
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SCORES
Reason Landlords & Agents Join
• 92% Recognition as good landlords
• 90% Obtain knowledge
• 12% Requirement by LA for lease or deposit scheme
• 8% Grants/Financial
Benefits
• Knowledge
• Recognition
– Landlords Manual on CD
– Certificate
– Quarterly Newsletter
Benefits
• Knowledge
• Recognition
– Landlords Manual on CD
– Certificate
– Quarterly Newsletter
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Course Content
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Knowledge Before
47%
31%
36%
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17%
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Knowledge After
66%
10%
90%
24%
0%
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Relevance to Business
Poor
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UKLAP Contact
www.uklap.org.uk
Private Sector Housing Team,
L.B. of Camden,
Argyle St. London WC1H 8EQ
Email: [email protected]
Phone 020 7974 1970
Fax 020 7974 6955
THANK YOU
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