Landlord Accreditation Bill

A Bill to require local authorities to operate landlord accreditation schemes; to set those schemes according to minimum standards; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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This bill would require local authorities to operate landlord accreditation schemes and to design them around minimum standards. The aim is to improve the quality of private rented housing by ensuring landlords meet defined criteria, with local councils overseeing the schemes and their enforcement.

Key Points

Local authorities would be required to operate landlord accreditation schemes.
The schemes must be designed to meet minimum standards set by the bill.
Local authorities would administer, monitor, and enforce these schemes.
The bill provides a framework for implementing and regulating landlord accreditation across the private rented sector.
Provisions relate to connected purposes and related regulations to support the schemes.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further stages in the Commons and eventual passage to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Private landlordsLetting agentsTenants and prospective tenantsLocal authorities (as scheme administrators)Landlord associations and tenant organisations

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Landlord Accreditation

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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