If you become accredited with one Local Authority, your accreditation is recognised in the other participating authorities.

To become accredited you need to sign up to a code of conduct, declare that you are a fit and proper person and attend a days training, at the end of which you will receive an electronic copy of a 235 page landlords manual.

Sandwell also invites accredited landlords to offer their properties for accreditation.

Benefits of accreditation

• Accredited landlords can advertise their properties in the councils Property shops free of charge.
• Free energy performance Certificates (EPC's) for accredited landlords
• Priority in any grants that are available
• The opportunity to work with Sandwell in housing some of their clients
• The opportunity to work with the Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DIGs)
• Access to officers at Sandwell council to provide you with help and advice.

If you are interested in becoming accredited please email privatesector_housing@sandwell.gov.uk or contact the Private Sector Standards team on 0121 569 5232.