D AVID P RINCEP 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 Acknowledges & encourages good landlords

UKLAP Partnership 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

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 1

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 Q 2

What is the minimum period for a fixed term assured shorthold tenancy (AST)? Q 3

What is the minimum period for a fixed term assured shorthold tenancy (AST)? A.No minimum B.6 months C.12 months Q 3

If you fail to protect the deposit within 30 days, when can you legally serve a section 21 notice? Q 4

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 4

3 friends rent a two storey terraced house on a joint tenancy. Is it a house in multiple occupation (HMO)? Q 5

3 friends rent a two storey terraced house on a joint tenancy. Is it a house in multiple occupation (HMO)? A.Yes B.No Q 5

You agree a tenant can stay on after end of fixed term AST. Does a new tenancy agreement have to be signed? Q 6

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 6

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. A.As safe and healthy environment, as possible, for the occupiers or visitors: B. B.Modern environment in a good state of repair. C. C. An environment free from all hazards and risk for the occupiers. Q 7

Which hazard is overall the most common serious hazard found in PRS? Q 8

Which hazard is overall the most common serious hazard found in PRS? A. Damp and Mould B. Excess Cold C. C.Fire D. D.Carbon Monoxide Q 8

What is the minimum period of notice to end a fixed term AST? Q 9

What is the minimum period of notice to end a fixed term AST? A. A. 28 days B. B. 1 month C. C. 2 months Q 9

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 Q 10

ANSWERS

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 Q 1

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 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 Q 2

What is the minimum period for a fixed term assured shorthold tenancy? A.No minimum B.6 months C.12 months Q 3

What is the minimum period for a fixed term assured shorthold tenancy? A.No minimum B.6 months C.12 months Q 3

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 4

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 4

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 Q 5

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 6

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 6

What is the main aim of the Housing Health & Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) ? Any residential premises should provide: - A. A.As safe and healthy environment, as possible, for the occupiers or visitors: B. B.Modern environment in a good state of repair. C. 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. A.As safe and healthy environment, as possible, for the occupiers or visitors: B. B.Modern environment in a good state of repair. C. C. An environment free from all hazards and risk for the occupiers. Q 7

Which hazard is overall the most common serious hazard found in PRS? A. Damp and Mould B. Excess Cold C. C.Fire D. D.Carbon Monoxide Q 8

Which hazard is overall the most common serious hazard found in PRS? A. Damp and Mould B. Excess Cold C. C.Fire D. D.Carbon Monoxide Q 8

What is the minimum period of notice to end a fixed term AST? A. A. 28 days B. B. 1 month C. C. 2 months Q 9

What is the minimum period of notice to end a fixed term AST? A. A. 28 days B. B. 1 month C. C. 2 months Q 9

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 Q 10

S CORES

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