More than 120 landlords have attended a forum arranged by a council as preparation for the Renters Rights Act.
The Bill is currently nearing the parliamentary process and Durham council says it’s keen to engage with private landlords to see how it can support them.
Central to the discussion was the council’s Durham Rental Standards Accreditation Scheme, launched in July 2023 as a voluntary scheme developed in partnership with the National Residential Landlord Association. It recognises landlords who work hard to offer high quality, and well managed rental homes in County Durham.
Accredited members are offered a dedicated personal officer with direct contact to help and advise, a tenant referencing service and advertising on the Durham Key Options website.
A council spokesperson says: “In the ever-changing private renting sector, landlords need a lot of support and that’s exactly what we can offer with this scheme. It’s great to see so many people taking part in the Durham Landlord Partnership Forum. It provides a perfect place for members to engage with us directly and help us to help them work through any challenges they might be facing.
“We encourage all private landlords to take part in future Forum events, to allow them to be part of key discussions around the private rented sector.”
This article is taken from Landlord Today