Rochdale Landlord
Accreditation
Scheme
Application for Membership
Landlord details
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . First names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you are applying for joint ownership the details entered above will be used by the landlord accreditation scheme
as the main point of contact.
Joint owne
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details
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . First names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address if different from above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there is more than one joint owner please provide details above on an additional sheet.
Details of any managing agents
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . First names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there is more than one managing agent please provide details above on an additional sheet.
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Documents
Listed below are the documents which will be required to be submitted for every property registered.
Gas Safety Certificates
issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer, to be enclosed with this application. [Refer to
Code of Standards Section 4.6]
Tenancy Agreement
if you use the same tenancy agreement for every tenancy just one sample document is
sufficient. [Refer to Code of Standards Section 3.1, 7.0 & 8.2]
Electrical Periodic Inspection Report
issued by an approved contractor, if not currently available to be provided
within the first term of membership [Refer to Code of Standards Section 4.7]
Energy Performance Certificate
if current tenancy started after 1 October 2008, otherwise to be provided within
the first term of membership. [Refer to Code of Standards Section 4.8]
Please indicate which Tenancy Deposit Scheme you use
[Refer to Code of Standards Section 6.7]
The Deposit Protection Service - custodial scheme
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme - insurance scheme
Mydeposits - insurance-based scheme
Non cash rental guarantee such as Bond
I do not take deposits
Compliance with scheme
Rochdale Borough Council may carry out appropriate landlord checks [see declaration at the end of this
application] including sample property inspections to ensure as far as reasonably practicable, that the landlord is
responsible, competent and suitable to be a member of the scheme. Landlords should indicate if any of the
properties listed may still require improvement work to become fully compliant with the Greater Manchester
Code of Standards
If you have or attended landlord events, or undertaken a course of accredited training or professional development
of your Continuing Professional Development.
[Refer to Code of Standards Section 3.1]
National Landlord Organisation
Membership number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential Landlord Organisation
Membership number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other - such as Local Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information for example event or course details and number of hours completed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Registe
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of members
Please note once you are accredited your name or company name [not your address and contact details] along
with the date you are awarded accredited status will be added to our Register of Members available on Rochdale
Borough Council’s website. All information published on a website can be viewed by any member of the public.
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landlord
A
ccreditation Scheme
If you own and let property in other areas of Greater Manchester you can apply to join the local authority run
accreditation scheme operating in
Rochdale
Bury
Oldham Manchester
RBolton
Salford Stockport
Tameside
Trafford
Wigan
Please indicate which local authority schemes you would like a copy of this application to be sent to. Please list
all properties you currently own or manage within Rochdale. [If you are using this form to tell us about new
or additional properties, we will review and update your existing membership.]
NB A definition of House in Multiple Occupation [HMO] is included at the end of this application form*
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Property details
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Please tick if any of the following applies to the above property
Improvement works are required to meet Code of Standards HMO No gas installation
Property details
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Please tick if any of the following applies to the above property
Improvement works are required to meet Code of Standards HMO No gas installation
Property details
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Please tick if any of the following applies to the above property
Improvement works are required to meet Code of Standards HMO No gas installation
Property details
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Please tick if any of the following applies to the above property
Improvement works are required to meet Code of Standards HMO No gas installation
Property details
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Please tick if any of the following applies to the above property
Improvement works are required to meet Code of Standards HMO No gas installation
Property details
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Please tick if any of the following applies to the above property
Improvement works are required to meet Code of Standards HMO No gas installation
Note: Failure to list all properties you let in Rochdale may result in termination of your membership. Attach
additional sheets if you have more properties to register.
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Declaration
I declare that neither I the property owner, nor any other joint owner listed on this application have any unspent
convictions [sentences of imprisonment exceeding 30 months can never be treated as spent] relating to
[a]
Any offence involving, Fraud, Dishonesty, Violence, Drugs, or Offences under Schedule 3 of
the Sexual Offenders Act 2003
[b]
Being found by a tribunal or court to have practised unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sex, colour,
race, ethnic or national origins or disability in or in connection with the carrying out of any business
[c]
Any contravention (or non-compliance of) any enactment relating to planning, housing, public health,
environmental health or landlord and tenant law, which led to civil or criminal proceedings resulting in a
judgement being made against you
I also declare neither I the property owner, nor any other joint owner listed on this application have in relation
to any properties owned
[d]
Failing to comply with a Housing Act notice, which has resulted in the Council carrying our repair work in
default.
[e]
Been refused a licence, breached licensing conditions, or operated without a licence which resulted in the
council taking legal action.
[f]
Been the subject of a Control Order [Housing Act 1985,s379], Interim or Final Management Order.
Note: please tick if any of the declaration above, cannot be satisfied. Please also
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eturn this form and
provide brief information about any relevant issues. We will contact you to discuss your application. The
existence of such any issue may not prevent you becoming accredited.
I declare I have read and understood the Greater Manchester Code of Standards for the Landlord
Accreditation Scheme and that all properties under my ownership, which are let to tenants, whilst I hold
membership of the scheme, meet the scheme terms and conditions subject to any transitional arrangements
agreed by Rochdale BoroughCouncil.
I further declare that my conduct will be in accord with the provisions of the Code of Standards. I recognise the
authority of Rochdale Borough Council in the administration of the scheme and for my part acknowledge and
authorise the public disclosure of details relating to my membership of the scheme. I acknowledge Rochdale Borough
Council’s rights over the use of the LAS and council logos
I also declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information in this application is correct. I confirm
that I have sought consent from any persons named on this application and been given authority to submit this
application and to be the main contact for all dealings concerning this application
I understand that Rochdale Borough Council will use the information provided on this form to verify any details
provided in the application. They may also share this information within Greater Manchester Landlord
Accreditation Schemes for the prevention and detection of fraud, prevention and detection of crime, to
administer grants and to carry out public duties. They will only share this information if this is necessary and is in
accordance with the Data
Protection Act 1998
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Please return the completed and signed application form with documentation to:
Rochdale Landlord Accreditation Scheme
Strategic Housing Services
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU
Tel: 01706 926623
Fax 01706 924875
Email: landlord.accreditation@rochdale.gov.uk
* HMO Definition
HMO stands for House in Multiple Occupation, which means a building, or part of a building, such as a flat, that:
Is occupied by 3 or more occupants and 2 or more households who share an amenity, such as a bathroom,
toilet or cooking facilities.
Is converted self-contained flats, but does not meet the requirements of the 1991 Building Regulations.
A household is:
Members of the same family (including relatives, couples and same sex couples).
Other relationships, such as fostering, carers and domestic staff.
Please email us at landlord.accreditation@rochdale.gov.uk if you require further guidance on determining whether
your property is a HMO.
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Find out how we use your personal information at rochdale.gov.uk/privacy.