The following links will provide essential information on starting an accreditation scheme.

ANUK has produced a national model accreditation scheme, for ANUK members to use – it is in downloadable pdf format (you will need adobe acrobat to open this file).

The model scheme is a combined landlords accreditation scheme and an accredited tenants scheme designed to be operated together or singly.

ANUK Landlord Model Accreditation Scheme - introduction

Guidance on setting up an accreditation scheme using the ANUK models

Tips on setting up an accreditation scheme and using the model schemes

Procedure to develop an accreditation scheme

Ten key good practice points

Landlord model accreditation scheme (word document) NEW VERSION 2

Accredited Tenant Scheme (adobe acrobat document)

Benefits of being an accredited landlord

Essential reading

ODPM good practice guidance. . Developing a Voluntary Accreditation Scheme for Private Landlords http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_housing/documents/source/odpm_house_source_601882.doc

Communities Scotland have lanched a comprehensive guidance document entitled .. National Core Standards and Good Practice Guidance for Private Landlords and for Local Accreditation Schemes

A downloadable copy is available on .. www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk/web/FILES/NationalCoreStandards_final.pdf