1. D AVID P RINCEP Independent Housing Consultant Chair of UK Landlord Accreditation Partnership (UKLAP) Advisor to Residential Landlords Association (RLA)

2. 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.

3. What is Accreditation? Voluntary compliance with standards Acknowledges & encourages good landlords

6. UKLAP Partnership Over 50 Councils Universities Shelter Tenants Associations Landlord Associations

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Quiz

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

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

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

18. 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

19. 3 friends rent a two storey terraced house on a joint tenancy. Is it a house in multiple occupation (HMO)? Q 5

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. What is the main aim of the Housing Health & Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) ? Q 7

24. 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

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

26. 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

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

28. 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

29. Green Deal Plan provides central heating & loft insulation in a professional tenant’s property. Who pays for the works? Q 10

30. 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

31. ANSWERS

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

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

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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. S CORES

53. Reason Landlords & Agents Join 92% Recognition as good landlords 90% Obtain knowledge 12% Requirement by LA for lease or deposit scheme 8% Grants/Financial

54. Benefits Knowledge Recognition – Landlords Manual on CD – Certificate – Quarterly Newsletter

55. Benefits Knowledge Recognition – Landlords Manual on CD – Certificate – Quarterly Newsletter.

56. Course Content

57. Knowledge Before

58. Knowledge After

59. Relevance to Business

60. UKLAP Contact www.uklap.org.uk Private Sector Housing Team, L.B. of Camden, Argyle St. London WC1H 8EQ Email: LLAS@camden.gov.ukLLAS@camden.gov.uk Phone 020 7974 1970 Fax 020 7974 6955

61. T HANK Y OU dave.princep@blueyonder.co.uk